amygdala hijack


the term amygdala hijack describes any situation in which a person responds inappropriately based on emotional rather than intellectual factors. this term was coined by daniel goleman.
“when mike tyson bit evander holyfield’s ear, it was a very bad business decision – it cost him $3 million. it was an amygdala hijack,” says daniel goleman

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