Fleeing

Definition

Fleeing refers to the instinctual response of escaping or running away from a perceived threat or danger. It is part of the fight-or-flight response, triggered by the sympathetic nervous system.

Related terms

Fight: The act of confronting and engaging in physical or verbal combat with a threat or danger.

Sympathetic Nervous System:

A division of the autonomic nervous system that activates during times of stress, preparing the body for action.

Stress Response:

The physiological and psychological reactions that occur when an individual perceives a threat or challenge, triggering both the fight-or-flight response.