PSYCHOLOGY
Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for regulating emotions such as fear and aggression?
amygdala
What internet phenomenon describes repeated exposure to absurd, overstimulating meme content that slowly destroys attention span and humor standards?
Brainrot.
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According to some Filipino superstitions, why should you not immediately go home after attending a wake or funeral?
To avoid bringing spirits home; this practice is called pagpag.
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What is the term for a star that suddenly increases in brightness due to a thermonuclear explosion?
A supernova
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What ancient civilization used chocolate as currency?
The Mayans (and later the Aztecs)
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What role does the hippocampus play in human memory?
The hippocampus is crucial for forming and organizing new memories.
What was the Filipino-dubbed title of Detective Conan when it first aired on GMA?
Case Closed – Detective Conan was localized as Case Closed on GMA.
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What creature in Philippine folklore is known for crying loudly to lure people into the forest?
The Tiyanak.
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What is the name of the hypothetical smallest possible unit of length in quantum physics?
The Planck length
What historical event involved people dancing uncontrollably until exhaustion or death in 1518 Strasbourg?
The Dancing Plague of 1518
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In abnormal psychology, how does bipolar disorder differ from major depressive disorder?
Bipolar disorder includes episodes of mania and depression, while major depressive disorder involves depressive episodes without mania.
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What does “awit” usually express online?
Disappointment, cringe, or frustration.
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What is the common Filipino belief about hearing your name called at night from outside the house?
You should not answer immediately because it may be a spirit mimicking someone’s voice.
What is the name of the process where solids change directly into gas?
Sublimation
What ancient punishment device, allegedly used in medieval Europe, was designed to roast victims inside a hollow bronze bull?
The Brazen Bull
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Which hormone is commonly called the “stress hormone”?
Cortisol
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In Filipino online slang, what does “omsim” mean?
Totoo or tama
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Which glowing spirit in Philippine folklore appears as floating fireballs in swamps or cemeteries?
Which glowing spirit in Philippine folklore appears as floating fireballs in swamps or cemeteries?
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Which scientist proposed the laws of planetary motion based on elliptical orbits?
Johannes Kepler
What medieval European group of knights was famously accused of heresy and destroyed in the early 1300s?
The Knights Templar
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First to open their TBuddy app and go to the front to show it to Moi...
...will receive 1500 points!
The rest, 1000 points.
Solve for x:
2x+7=19
x=6
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The Berbalang, known for eating human flesh, is said to come from which specific island in the Philippines?
Clue: can be found in Mindanao
Cagayan de Sulu (now Mapun, Tawi-Tawi) – The Berbalang originates here, known as flesh-eating ghouls with supernatural powers.
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What is the name of the astrophysical object formed when a massive star collapses and becomes extremely dense?
Neutron Star
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What ancient structure in Peru is famous for its “lost city” ruins in the mountains?
Machu Picchu
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