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• 07 Aug 08
  

  George Bradford

  Other researchers have found that the human brain will “downshift” to more primitive structures when under stress. Goleman (1995) referred to this as a “neural hijacking.” When under stress, the brain is programmed to respond in two ways: fight or flee. In times of perceived or real danger, it makes sense that the brain would resort to simple, basic patterns of self-preservation; however when the brain is hijacked, it is at the expense of critical and careful thought.

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  • Other researchers have found that the
    human brain will “downshift” to more primitive structures when under
    stress. Goleman (1995) referred to this as a “neural hijacking.” When
    under stress, the brain is programmed to respond in two ways: fight or
    flee. In times of perceived or real danger, it makes sense that the
    brain would resort to simple, basic patterns of self-preservation;
    however when the brain is hijacked, it is at the expense of critical and
    careful thought.
  • Goleman, D. (1995). Emotional
    intelligence: Why it can matter more than IQ. New York: Bantam.

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