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When the brain senses danger,
it gets ready for survival
When our brain senses any threat or danger, it turns down the
energy-greedy parts of our body.
The part of our brain in charge of Executive Function Skills is turned
down. These skills become weaker.
It is hard to be deliberate,
calm and flexible.
It is harder to focus,
process and remember
information.
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