The Brain
Controls subconscious bodily functions
What is the brain stem?
13-25
The age range of adolescence
Accidents
What is the leading cause of death in teens?
The way a person thinks
What is mindset?
S.M.A.R.T.
For a goal to be successful, it should be these 5 things (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely)
Should I stay or should I go
What is "fight" or "flight"
Your body, mood, ability to make decisions and how you interact with others
What are changes that occur during adolescence?
What is a "healthy risk"?
Two types of mindsets
What are growth & fixed mindsets?
I will complete my goal by the end of the month
What is "T" in S.M.A.R.T.?
Not having to think about each step as you take it
What is "orderly thinking"?
Chemicals released by the body telling it to grow
What are hormones?
Builds self-esteem and confidence
What is taking healthy risks?
You win, I lose
What is an example of a fixed mindset
How you know you've reached your goal
What is "measurable"?
Not fully developed until about 25 years old
What is the prefrontal cortex?
A chemical that is released in high quantities when people fall in love, a woman gives birth, and in adolescences
What is oxytocin?
Trying a juul because your friends use them
What is an "unhealthy risk"?
I could never be as fast as Usain Bolt, but I can keep working to be as fast as I am able.
What is an example of a growth mindset?
Getting cut from the team, only to practice harder and try again next year
What is turning a failure into success?
Label 6 parts of the brain
1. Pituitary Gland
2. Hippocampus
3. Brain Stem
4. Amygdala
5. Prefrontal Cortex
6. Cerebellum
Adolescent brains want to do this later and longer
What is sleep?
Amygdala vs. Brain Stem/Gut Instinct
What takes over vs. what is giving you good advice when determining what is a healthy vs. unhealthy risk in adolescence
The ability of the brain to rewire, adapt, and change throughout our entire life
What is neuroplasticity
Why is setting goals important for our health?
- Gives us purpose and direction (spiritual health)
- Motivates us to stay healthy, because if we don't, it may keep us from reaching our goals