Yes, a fast route that skips full analysis
Neuroscientist Joseph LeDoux described two paths a threat signal can take. A quick, rough route runs straight to the amygdala and fires an alarm, while a slower, detailed route through the thinking part of the brain catches up afterward. The shortcut is built for speed, not accuracy — which is why a harmless thing can set off a full alarm before the rest of your brain weighs in.
