ANXIETY & STRESS
TEMPERAMENT/PARENTING STYLES
THE BRAIN
IN THE MIX
COMMUNICATION
100

Define anxiety

What is A feeling of worry, nervousness about something with an uncertain outcome

100

Define temperament

 What is Individual differences in behavior

100

Which part of the brain is responsible for rational thinking?

What is the prefrontal cortex

100
When comparing our brains to a house, Logic, impulse control and reasoning all take place where

What is the upstairs brain

100

This form of communication requires the receiver to pay attention to body language, eye contact, space, facial expressions and gestures, to name a few

What is non verbal communication

200

How does stress show up?

Your heart rate may increase, breath may quicken, muscles tighten and blood pressure rises. (Any of these answers are acceptable)

200

Name at least two temperaments

What is

Easy

Difficult

Slow to warm up

200
When referring to the upstairs brain vs the downstairs brain, which one holds the amygdala?

What is the downstairs brain

200

This style of parenting is reasonable, nurturing and sets high, clear expectations

What is authoritative parenting

200

This type of communication is when the sender sends a message to the receiver and anticipates feedbck

What is two way communication
300

Name physiological symptoms of stress and/or anxiety?

What is Low energy, headaches

upset stomach, insomnia

aches, pains and tense muscles

300

Name at least one characteristic of a child who's temperament is slow to warm up

What is:

Fearful

upset by change

reluctant

300
Name one technique used to reduce stress, regulate oneself and return to rational thinking

What is breathing

300
Name the three parts of the brain introduced in these sessions
What are prefrontal cortex, amygdala and hippocampus
300

This term is used in reference to how people should be aware of current affairs (especially associated with social justice movements)

What is Woke

400

What part of the brain is activated during stressful times?

What is the amygdala

400

Complete the phrase:  With managing temperaments, it is important to _____?______before you correct.

What is connect

400

Another name for deep breathing that is done by contracting the diaphragm

What is diaphragmatic or straw breathing

400

In school, if a child is dysregulated this is also hindered or affected

What is learning
400

To Change behavior, Ensure Understanding, To give and get information are some reasons that we do this

What is Why we communicate

500

A general name for things that cause anxiety

What are triggers

500

Which parenting style should be implemented when the desire is to keep children safe

What is authoritarian

500

On average, Children's brains don't fully develop until this age

What is 22-25
500

The leaders of the 8 week parent group

Who are Aileen and Keisha

500

In texting, LMIRL means

What is Let's Meet in Real Life
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