Advanced Emotion Signals
When you get triggered, your brain's alarm system takes over your thinking brain. What is the main physical sign that this is happening?
A) Heart rate spikes, quick breathing, and tunnel vision
B) Body temperature drops and you feel sleepy
C) Muscles relax and you feel hungry
D) Slower reaction time and feeling super calm
A) Heart rate spikes, quick breathing, and tunnel vision
What is "Urge Surfing"—a coping skill used to handle strong anger, cravings, or impulses?
A) Working out until you are too tired to move
B) Riding out the physical peak of an urge without acting, knowing it will pass like a wave
C) Giving in to a small part of the urge so it goes away faster
D) Arguing with yourself in your head until the urge stops
B) Riding out the physical peak of an urge without acting, knowing it will pass like a wave
What does a "Best If Used By" date on food actually mean?
A) The food becomes dangerous to eat after that exact date.
B) The company's estimate of when it tastes freshest, not a safety deadline.
C) The last day a grocery store can legally sell it.
D) The day bacteria starts growing on the product.
B) The company's estimate of when it tastes freshest, not a safety deadline.
Scientists say "multitasking" is a myth—your brain actually switches rapidly back and forth. What happens when you constantly check your phone while trying to do a task?
A) It trains your brain to process visual info twice as fast.
B) It slows your brain down and makes you up to 40% more likely to make mistakes.
C) It saves mental energy so your brain doesn't get tired.
D) It helps lock facts into your long-term memory faster.
B) It slows your brain down and makes you up to 40% more likely to make mistakes.
Question: What pop-culture fun fact is ACTUALLY TRUE about Lema?
A) He won a state-wide Super Smash Bros tournament in high school.
B) He is a huge fan of anime and has watched dozens of full series.
C) He owns an original comic book signed by Stan Lee.
D) He self-taught himself fluent Japanese using language apps.
B) He is a huge fan of anime and has watched dozens of full series.
Anger is often called a "secondary emotion." What does that mean?
A) Anger only happens after you've been mad for more than 90 seconds.
B) Anger is usually a shield that hides deeper feelings like hurt, fear, or shame.
C) Anger is always weaker than feelings like sadness or fear.
D) Anger only happens when you are physically exhausted.
B) Anger is usually a shield that hides deeper feelings like hurt, fear, or shame.
How can you trigger your body's natural "dive reflex" to instantly slow down a racing heart rate during high stress?
A) Sprinting as fast as you can for 10 seconds
B) Putting your face in a bowl of ice water for 15–30 seconds
C) Drinking a warm drink quickly
D) Tensing your leg muscles for 2 minutes straight
B) Putting your face in a bowl of ice water for 15–30 seconds
For a modern car using full synthetic oil, how often do you usually need an oil change?
A) Every 1,000 miles or every month
B) Every 3,000 miles standard
C) Every 7,500 to 10,000 miles (or once a year)
D) Synthetic oil never needs to be changed, only topped off.
C) Every 7,500 to 10,000 miles (or once a year)
What is "Attention Residue" and how does it hurt your focus?
A) Eye strain from staring at a screen for too long
B) When you switch tasks, part of your brain stays stuck thinking about the last task, hurting your focus.
C) Forgetting why you walked into a room
D) Feeling sleepy after finishing a long test
B) When you switch tasks, part of your brain stays stuck thinking about the last task, hurting your focus.
What hair style did Nuu have in High School?
A) Mohawk
B) Bleached Hair
C) Mullet
D) Dreads
D) Dreads
Why is it helpful to name your exact emotion (like saying "I feel left out" instead of just "I'm mad")?
A) It helps your brain process the feeling and calm down faster.
B) It completely wipes out bad feelings so you feel neutral.
C) It forces other people to fix the problem for you.
D) It flushes adrenaline out of your body instantly.
A) It helps your brain process the feeling and calm down faster.
When caught in a negative thought loop like "This whole day is completely ruined," what is the best way to gain control?
A) Yelling at yourself to "Stop thinking that!" over and over
B) Saying to yourself "I notice I am having the thought that the day is ruined" to create distance
C) Pretending nothing bad happened at all
D) Agreeing with the negative thought so you can move on faster
B) Saying to yourself "I notice I am having the thought that the day is ruined" to create distance
What makes opening a Roth IRA one of the smartest ways to save money when you're young?
A) You can take out double what you put in whenever you want.
B) Your money grows tax-free, so you pay zero taxes when you take it out later in life.
C) The government matches every dollar you deposit.
D) It guarantees you make a profit every single month no matter what.
B) Your money grows tax-free, so you pay zero taxes when you take it out later in life.
What is "Box Breathing" (a focus and calm skill used by athletes and Navy SEALs)?
A) Breathe in for 4s, Hold for 4s, Breathe out for 4s, Hold empty for 4s
B) Breathing rapidly into a paper bag for 30 seconds
C) Holding your breath for a full minute with your eyes closed
D) Taking 10 quick short breaths through your mouth
A) Breathe in for 4s, Hold for 4s, Breathe out for 4s, Hold empty for 4s
How old was Kima when he had his first kid?
A) 18
B) 19
C) 22
D) 23
B) 19
Physically, feeling anxious and feeling excited cause the exact same reaction in your body (racing heart, sweaty palms). What decides if that energy helps you or overwhelms you?
A) How many hours of sleep you got the night before
B) How much cold water you drink
C) Whether your mind sees the moment as a "threat" or a "challenge"
D) Keeping your heart rate under 100 beats per minute
C) Whether your mind sees the moment as a "threat" or a "challenge"
What is the coping skill called "Opposite Action"?
A) Doing the exact opposite of what staff tells you to do
B) Noticing an urge that isn't helpful (like isolating when sad) and choosing the opposite action
C) Acting calm on the outside while being furious on the inside
D) Apologizing right away even if you did nothing wrong just to end conflict
B) Noticing an urge that isn't helpful (like isolating when sad) and choosing the opposite action
What single factor has the BIGGEST impact on your credit score (~35% of your total score)?
A) How much cash you have sitting in your checking account
B) Making your payments on time, every single time
C) Having a high-paying job
D) Opening as many credit cards as possible
B) Making your payments on time, every single time
What is the difference between Active Listening and just waiting for your turn to talk?
A) Planning your comeback while the other person is still talking
B) Focusing on understanding what they actually mean before forming your response
C) Nodding along and agreeing with everything just to end the conversation fast
D) Interrupting immediately whenever they get a detail wrong
B) Focusing on understanding what they actually mean before forming your response
Which double-skill can Joe ACTUALLY do in real life?
A) Solve a Rubik’s cube in under 60 seconds using only one hand
B) Play the ukulele and beatbox at the exact same time
C) Ride a unicycle while playing an acoustic guitar
D) Do a standing backflip while holding a full cup of water without spilling a drop
B) Play the ukulele and beatbox at the exact same time
What happens to your body over time if you constantly shove down your feelings and pretend you're fine?
A) It lowers your heart rate and keeps you healthier.
B) It keeps your blood pressure higher and creates long-term physical stress.
C) It permanently turns off your stress response so nothing bothers you.
D) Nothing happens as long as you don't show it on the outside.
B) It keeps your blood pressure higher and creates long-term physical stress.
What is the 10/10/10 Rule when trying to decide if something is worth getting upset about?
A) Take 10 breaths, wait 10 seconds, and count to 10.
B) Ask yourself: Will this matter in 10 minutes? 10 months? 10 years?
C) Rate your anger level 3 times in a row.
D) Spend 10 minutes complaining, 10 minutes resting, and 10 minutes fixing it.
B) Ask yourself: Will this matter in 10 minutes? 10 months? 10 years?
What does "compound growth" teach us about saving money early in life?
A) Saving $100 a month starting at age 18 leaves you with way more money than saving $300 a month starting at age 32.
B) Saving money only works if you start with $5,000 all at once.
C) Investing early is twice as risky as investing later in life.
D) Saving money before age 30 is useless because prices go up.
A) Saving $100 a month starting at age 18 leaves you with way more money than saving $300 a month starting at age 32.
Neuroscientists discovered the "90-Second Rule." When a stress trigger happens, how long does the chemical surge of adrenaline actually stay in your bloodstream before washing out?
A) Exactly 90 seconds—if you stay mad past 90 seconds, it's because your mind is re-triggering the anger with thoughts.
B) Around 15 minutes—your body cannot flush out stress chemicals any faster.
C) About 2 hours—stress chemicals linger until you eat food or drink water.
D) 24 hours—adrenaline stays in your system for a full day.
A) Exactly 90 seconds—if you stay mad past 90 seconds, it's because your mind is re-triggering the anger with thoughts.
All of the following facts are TRUE about Brian, EXCEPT which one?
A) He lost his phone while traveling in Madrid, Spain.
B) He met the actor who plays The Punisher at Comic Con.
C) He went to his very first World Cup game (Mexico vs. England).
D) He played both soccer and cross country/track in college.
D) He played both soccer and cross country/track in college.