Kimberly J. Workinger
Objective:
Demonstrate that the nervous system and the physiology of the brain are responsible for the autonomic responses, specifically the fight or flight response.
Activity/Demonstration:
Pop a balloon in the room some time during the discussion.
Discussion:
Discuss the path that the information travels and how quickly that path is traveled.
Discuss the physiological responses including increased heart rate, dilated pupils and the release of endorphins that regulate all of these responses.
Describe how an animal might respond to the same stimulus
What are some of the situations that might result in similar responses from a companion animal?