Essentially, neuroception is the process by which neural circuits determine whether a situation or person is safe, dangerous, or life-threatening. As opposed to perception, which is a cognitive thought, neuroception involves brain processes that work outside of conscious awareness. Neuroceptive evaluations can occur extremely quickly and without your knowledge. If social cues trigger a neuroception of safety, our bodies enter a calm behavioral state. We feel calm and can easily engage with others socially or attend to issues. . . . When situations appear risky, the specific areas of the brain
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