Amygdala
- Primary structure of the Primitive Brain
- Key to understanding Anger Problems
- Responsible for processing anger and fear
Joseph LeDoux
- Sensory input to the brain is split at the primitive brain
- Amygdala and evolved brain
- Amygdala – less information more quickly
- The brain’s alarm system for safety and survival
- Feelings are experienced almost instantaneously
Stephen Porges, Ph.D,
- Polyvagal Theory
- Study of the evolution of the human nervous system and the organs of brain structures
- Social behavior and Emotional disorders are hardwired into primitive mind
- Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
- Two pathways relate to the threat level perceived: Threatening vs. Non-threatening
VOICE OVER PG 17-18