Brain Basics
This gives a person resiliency under stress.
What is cognitive reserve?
An intense irrational fear.
What is a phobia?
A false belief despite evidence.
What is a delusion?
One early sign of autism.
What is delayed speech / limited eye contact / repetitive behavior?
Releasing the past and learning from mistakes shows this.
What is emotional maturity?
The brain needs steady levels of this sugar
What is glucose (blood sugar)?
Persistent excessive worry about many areas of life.
What is generalized anxiety disorder?
A false sensory experience.
What is a hallucination?
A disability of attention.
What is ADD or ADHD?
The only things you can control are your thoughts and your _______.
What are actions?
Name one lifestyle factor that helps keep the brain functioning well.
What is sleep, exercise, or proper nutrition?
Cycles of depression and mania.
What is bipolar disorder?
This disorder includes hallucinations and delusions.
What is schizophrenia?
Why might limited eye contact affect social functioning?
What is it makes communication and connection harder?
Good decision-making reflects this.
What is mental/emotional stability?
Explain how stress can affect brain functioning.
What is it can overwhelm coping ability and reduce functioning?
Why might someone with bipolar disorder stop taking medication?
What is they feel better during mania or dislike side effects?
Decline in memory and thinking ability, often in older adults.
What is dementia?
Explain how autism may impact peer relationships.
What is difficulty understanding social cues or communication?
Name three factors that support emotional stability.
Sleep, nutrition, exercise, healthy thinking
Describe decompensation and how it relates to stress.
What is a breakdown in functioning when stress exceeds coping ability?
How is major depression different from normal sadness?
What is it lasts at least two weeks and affects functioning?
Give one example of a delusion and one example of a hallucination.
Delusion = false belief; Hallucination = false sensory experience
Describe two early signs of autism and explain one.
Varies (must include explanation)
Explain how cognitive reserve and healthy habits work together.
Healthy habits strengthen the brain, increasing resilience under stress.