Stress and Decision Making
Chronic stress can severely impair our executive function, leading to impulsive decision-making and a narrowed focus on immediate threats. As our brains become locked in survival mode, we lose the ability to reflect and consider alternative solutions. This tunnel vision not only affects our perception of reality but also hinders our capacity to respond thoughtfully to life's challenges.In this clip
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What does Andrew Huberman say about using the prefrontal cortex during stress in the episode 249 ‒ How the brain works, Andrew’s fascinating backstory, improving scientific literacy, and more, and in the clip Brain's Response to Stress?
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