Brain Basics
This Organ controls thinking, memory and movement
What is the Brain?
True or False: Humans only use 10% of their brains.
What is False?
This activity helps increase blood flow to the brain
What is exercise?
Remembering a person's name uses this brain skill.
What is memory?
Writing things down in a notebook or planner is an example of this.
What is a memory aid?
Lobe of the brain helps with planning, decision making and problem solving.
What is Frontal Lobe?
True or False: Brain games alone can prevent dementia.
What is False?
Most adults should aim for about this many hours of sleep each night.
What is 7–9 hours?
Planning a trip or balancing a budget uses this thinking skill.
What is problem solving?
Repeating information several times can help improve this.
What is memory retention?
The average adult brain weighs about this many pounds.
What is about 3 pounds?
True or False: Older adults can learn new skills.
What is True?
Drinking enough of this helps concentration and thinking.
What is water?
Being able to focus on one task uses this mental skill.
What is attention?
Grouping information into smaller pieces is called this.
What is chunking?
The brain controls movement, emotions, memory, and this.
What is thinking?
True or False: Memory loss is a normal part of aging.
What is False? (Some slowing may occur, but significant memory loss is not normal.)
Socializing with friends and family can help keep the brain this.
What is active/engaged?
Remembering events from your childhood uses this type of memory.
What is long-term memory?
Associating a person's name with something familiar is called this.
What is association?
The brain has two major halves called these.
What are hemispheres?
True or False: The brain can continue to form new connections throughout life.
What is True?
Name one food associated with brain health.
What are fish, berries, nuts, leafy greens, or whole grains?
This mental skill helps you make decisions and organize your day.
What is executive functioning?
Name three ways to improve memory.
What are getting enough sleep, exercising, staying socially active, using reminders, learning new skills, or reducing stress?