Scientists believe that this occurs because the cerebellum signals the “body to automatically freeze” when danger is perceived (Bergland, 2014, p.1). Both behavioral reactions can also cause some of the physiological changes the person feels. For example, their heart rate can increase from running away from danger or their palms can get sweaty from thinking of something negative occurring. Furthermore, if the feeling of fear persists for a long time, it can start affecting how the individual processes information or makes decisions, as well as, how they interpret other individual’s emotions as this feeling is constantly getting in their way (Meadows, 2013).
Cognitive changes can also occur when the feeling of fear is experienced, especially
Cognitive changes can also occur when the feeling of fear is experienced, especially