amygdale

It is linked to the deepest recesses of the mind -- particularly the amygdale, which is involved in emotional learning, perceiving novel or threatening stimuli, and fear conditioning.

Gregory S. Parks: A New Race(ism?) -- Unconscious Bias in the '08 Campaign 2008

That is the question being asked by several American scientists who, for science, decided that jumping off a 45-meter high platform would be a good method of discovery Their study focuses around how the brain deals with emergencies, and whether time really does slow down the part of the brain called the amygdale becomes more active, and lays down extra sets of memories that go along with the actual events.

Clipmarks | Live Clips 2008

Scientists call these amygdale, and this mini-brain apparently takes over whenever you are angry, afraid, aroused, hungry, or in search of revenge.

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Although the main structure in the brain dealing with emotions is the amygdale, the center for suppression of anxiety is located in the right frontal lobe.

Xanax of the caveman: neuropsychology of unity of existence and prayers; Part II 2009

Stress also releases catecholamines such as noradrenaline, which can enlarge the amygdale (structures involved in the processing of fear), also impairing memory and the ability to distinguish a true memory from a false or implanted one.

The Tortured Brain 2009

Some people's amygdale (ph), as you saw in the piece, have more -- are ready for anxiety more than others.

CNN Transcript Jun 6, 2008 2008

The scans showed that in the female orgasm, activity is reduced across all the brain regions - conscious and subconscious - that handle emotion, including the amygdale, medial prefrontal cortex and orbitofrontal cortex.

Archive 2005-07-01 Zoe Brain 2005

The scans showed that in the female orgasm, activity is reduced across all the brain regions - conscious and subconscious - that handle emotion, including the amygdale, medial prefrontal cortex and orbitofrontal cortex.

Keep Your Socks On Zoe Brain 2005

The scans showed that in the female orgasm, activity is reduced across all the brain regions - conscious and subconscious - that handle emotion, including the amygdale, medial prefrontal cortex and orbitofrontal cortex.

Women equals Emotional Stimulation . . . . . . Men equals Physical Stimulation . . .. . . trance, orgasm, and the brain 2005

The scans showed that in the female orgasm, activity is reduced across all the brain regions - conscious and subconscious - that handle emotion, including the amygdale, medial prefrontal cortex and orbitofrontal cortex.

Life of Brian: 2005