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Fear and the Brain

  • Published2 Oct 2015
  • Reviewed2 Oct 2015
  • Author Juliet M. Beverly
  • Source BrainFacts/SfN

A scare might make you jump, your heart beat quicken, and your skin tingle. You may scream, run, or be shocked stiff. There are many responses to fear, but what happens in the brain when you’re frightened? Enjoy some of our favorite articles and videos about the brain and fear by clicking on the symbols below.

About the Author

Juliet M. Beverly

Juliet is the Senior Editor for BrainFacts.org. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in print journalism from Howard University in 2006, she previously worked at the Embassy of Austria in the Office of Science & Technology and for the online magazine bridges.

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