> If your past experiences with bears* come largely through news reports of attacks and maulings, then your brain will likely interpret your bodily sensations —

> If your past experiences with bears* come largely through news reports of attacks and maulings, then your brain will likely interpret your bodily sensations — raised heart rate, raised blood pressure, sweaty palms — as fear. Lots of fear! And this emotion will help drive you away from the bear. *or whatever else might be presented as something to fear