In the intricate tapestry of trauma responses, the often overlooked but profoundly impactful freeze/fawn response takes center stage. This article delves into the nuanced dynamics of this adaptive survival strategy, where individuals confronted with threat instinctively either freeze in immobilization or engage in appeasement behaviors, known as fawning.
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In a fascinating exploration of neurology, Psychology Today’s “Your Brain Uses Experience to Determine If It’s Worth It” unravels the intricate ways our brains evaluate the perceived worth of experiences. The article delves into the brain’s ability to draw on past encounters to assess the potential value of new situations, shedding light on how this
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Delving into the fascinating realm of neuroscience, this blog post unravels the intricate mechanisms behind our minds’ remarkable ability to fill in the blanks and perceive information that might not be objectively present. From the subtle art of pattern recognition to the brain’s knack for inference, we’ll explore the cognitive processes that contribute to our
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This article explores the evolutionary roots of human emotions, highlighting how our capacity to feel misery has evolved as a survival mechanism. The author delves into the concept that negative emotions, such as anxiety and sadness, served adaptive purposes in our ancestral environment, aiding in threat detection and social cohesion. The piece discusses the challenges
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