In Episode 115 of The People's Scientist podcast, I dive into the neuroscience and psychology of self-defense in order to deter violence or to avoid being accosted. 1. We may be able to use uncertainty to our advantage as instinctually, we humans tend to feel uneasy and want to avoid unpredictable situations 2. The likelihood of being caught is a far greater deterrant than the severity of punishment. So we can give off an impression that if someone were to approach us, we would not be an easy target, we would draw attention, and have a high chance of this person getting caught. I give some suggestions for this. 3. I also talk about scenario training as used in police academies and the military in order to prevent us from freezing up in situations and to have a known plan of action in likely scenarios. I speak of particular brain regions involved in these emotions and how they play a role in our ability to deter being attacked. Make sure to tune in for details!

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