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Amygdala: The emotional centre of the brain
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Amygdala: The emotional centre of the brain

Amygdala is the emotion processing centre of the brain. This infographic gives a glimpse of how it regulates the overall emotional wellbeing in a person
It is an almond-shaped structure present on both hemispheres of the brain Danger Danger ! Body's natural alarm centre, triggers flight or fight response Emoji Central Processes and regulates emotional responses like fear, anger and anxiety Nostalgia Station Consolidates emotional memories Personal Coach Responsible for learning and motivation, reinforcing behaviours that result in positive outcomes Beware! On the flipside of positive reinforcement, addictive behaviours get repeated as they induce a pleasurable feeling
Amygdala and its functions | Illustration by Seetha Lakshmi Venu on Canva

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