The Amygdala Hijack:

• Our emotional brain sends messages from the brain stem through the amygdala, bypassing the prefrontal cortex (our thinking brain).
• This creates a rapid response to stimuli, known as the amygdala hijack.

Valerie Alexander delves into the fascinating world of unconscious bias in this video.

Now that you've watched the video, please take a moment to reflect on how it made you feel.

• Can you recall a time when you experienced or exhibited unconscious bias?
• What key insights or takeaways did you gain from the video?