Ms. D
What kinds of students did Ms. D teach before she came to OLL
Neurodivergents
Name 3 of the new emotions Riley gains during puberty
Anxiety, Envy, Ennui, Embarrassment, Nostalgia
How many hours of sleep should school-age children receive each night
8-12
What is often stored in the subconscious part of the brain?
Trauma
What is a “code” in technology?
A series of directions that a computer must follow
Why is one of Ms. D’s cats named Mike Wazowski?
He only has one good eye, just like the little green monster
What is Anxiety’s role?
To help Riley plan for the future/deal with the scary things she can’t see
Identify 3 factors that may negatively affect your sleep
caffeine, insomnia, somniloquy, somnambulance, stress, nightmares/night terrors
Why is it impossible to tell how long a person can really go without sleep?
Parts of the brain may engage in microsleeps and shut down for a time without anyone noticing
What is a “stimulant"?
Anything that works to keep the brain and body awake, such as caffeine
What kind of craft does Ms. D like to do in her spare time?
Crochet
What was Riley’s deep, dark secret?
She burned a hole in the rug
How does blue light disrupt our sleep?
Blue light is produced during the daytime and tricks our brain into believing it is time to wake up
What is the purpose of the frontal lobe and when is it fully developed?
Determines identity/helps with decision-making; age 25
What is “somnambulism”?
Sleep-walking
What does Ms. D’s elderly dog like to pretend?
That she is deaf
How can Anger be both helpful and harmful?
helps: he keeps Riley motivated, is passionate, assists in sports, and fights for what is right/fair;
harms: can cause Riley to lash out, can hyperfixate on the negative, and can overreact
Identify 2 possible side effects of sleep deprivation
Lack of focus, hallucinations, microsleeps, loss of coordination, dulled senses, slower reaction time, etc.
How is information relayed when your hand touches a hot stove?
Your hand tells your brain that it senses something hot through sensory nerves and the brain tells your hand to move away through movement nerves
What are 3 different components that may make up a person’s identity?
DNA, fingerprints, race, gender, roles, disabilities, hobbies, etc.
What is the significance of the gecko tattoo Ms. D has on her ankle?
It represents her late aunt who lived in Florida; it is a tattoo that many members of her family also have
Identify 3 physical symptoms of a panic attack
hyperventilating, sweating, heart pounding, racing thoughts, dizziness, etc.
Why is it a good thing that our bodies undergo sleep paralysis?
It keeps us from moving around/acting out our dreams and hurting ourselves/others
What determines if a blind person will see light and shapes or nothing at all?
Whether the injury/issue is located in the brain or the eye itself
Identify 3 items that would be considered acidic on the pH scale
Lemons, battery acid, stomach acid, vinegar, tomatoes, coffee