At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand how the brain structure called the amygdala impacts people's behavior when they are in conflict. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "The Amygdala and Fight/Flight Reaction."

At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand and be able to use basic techniques to reduce intensity of their own fight or flight reaction. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Quelling the Adrenaline Response."

At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand how familiarity with situations and preparation can reduce the likelihood and intensity of their fight or flight reaction. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Raising the "Reaction...

This website gives an overview of stress, its causes, and the physical and psychological results. Case studies and a glossary are included.

How we can be in the parasympathetic "rest and digest" state of our nervous system or the sympathetic "fight or flight" at any given moment. In both cases, we can only operate in one or the other brain networks at any given moment. Here...

Learn about fear, and perhaps face your own fears at this fun site. You can learn about fear and the brain, fear in the wild, fear and media, the fun side of fear, and dealing with your fears. Then, maybe you'll be close enough to see...

An easy-to-read description of the James-Lange Theory of Emotion along with a quote from William James, co-creator of the theory, who describes the theory in his own words.

Everyone is afraid of something. Maybe you're afraid of heights, your friend might be scared of the big monster that lives in his closet, and your little sister is spooked by circus clowns. We all have different fears, and they may even...

An article on Sensory Integrative Dysfunction. Beginning with a definition of sensory integration, the author goes on to trace the history of what is now called sensory integration and its dysfunction. Included here are discussions of...