Hardwiring Happiness Chapter 2

Evolution

any process of formation or growth; development

fight or flight

Is a physical reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival

Amygdala

The part of brain that involves emotions of fear and aggression

explicit

"Declarative knowledge" clearly developed or formulated - It is the "what is" part of memory. What is bicycle, shape of the earth, ssn

implicit

"Procedural knowledge" how to do things such as riding bike; but it also includes assumptions and expectationa of our lived experiences

Adrenaline

A hormone secreted by the adernal glands, especially in conditions of stress, increasing rates of blood circulation, breathing, and carbohydrate metabolism and preparing muscles for exertion

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter, released by adrenergic nerve terminals in the autonomic and possibly the central nervous system, that has such effects as constricting blood vessels, raising blood pressure, and dilating bronchi

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain, between the thalamus and the midbrain, that functions as the main control center for the automatic nervous system by regulating sleep cycle, body temperature, appetite... and that acts as an endocrine gland by producing hormones, including the releasing factors that control the hormonal secretions of the pituitary gland

Stimuli

Something that incites to action or quickens to action, feelings, or thoughts.

sympathetic nervous system

This system ignites the flight or fight response

negativity bias

Your brains natural default setting; it is intended to help you survive

Cortisol

one of several steroid hormones produced by the adrenal cortex and resembling cortisone in its action

Bias

unreasonably hostile feelings or opinions about a social group; prejudice

vigilance

watchfulness