Three States of Arousal: Autonomic Nervous System
Our autonomic nervous system has three states of arousal, each affecting our behavior in different ways.
- 💚 Green pathway (Social Engagement) - this is when we are able to communicate, play, and learn.
- 🔥 Red pathway (Fight or Flight) - this is when we feel stress, anger, or perceive a threat.
- ❄ Blue pathway (Shutting Down) - this is when we experience a freezing response and conserve energy for survival.
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