Some parts of the brain never forget but remember in ways that we don’t have explicit awareness of. The memories can commandeer our emotions, cognition, and physical reactions. This is called the “amygdala hijack.” It matters for all of us and even more so for people who have experienced trauma. In this self-guided module, you will consider the experience of amygdala hijack, what it is, and research on what is known about why it happens. The module invites you to think about what it means in your own learning and performance. This in turn will help you to think about how you can help learners manage it.
Avoiding Amygdala Hijack: How it Hurts Learning and Performance and What Fast Fish Learners Can Do
