Close-up threats activate the brain's 'survival instinct'

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Close-up threats that invade your personal space activate the brain's primitive 'survival instinct', study says

Researchers saw evolutionary older parts of the brain activated for near threats. But those at least ten feet away activated problem-solving areas of the organ. They said the research may offer new methods for treating PTSD sufferers.

 

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