Fight-or-flight response: This refers to our body's automatic reaction when faced with a perceived threat, like a snake. It prepares us to either confront the danger or run away from it.
Amygdala:The part of our brain responsible for processing emotions such as fear. In this case, upon seeing the snake, the amygdala quickly activates a fear response before conscious awareness.
Unconscious processing: Our brain can process information without conscious awareness. In this situation, our unconscious mind identifies the snake as potentially dangerous before we consciously recognize it.