Vocabulary 1
Practice
(noun): occasions when one does something in order to become better at it
We use 10% of our brains
False;
brain imaging shows that there is activity in nearly every part of the brain
Connection
(noun): a relationship between things or events
Humans have the biggest brains of all mammals
False;
many other mammals have brains larger than humans...but maybe not smarter
Knowledge
(noun): Factual information; Things you know
Brain damage is permanent
False;
brains are pretty good at fixing themselves after injury
Emotion
(noun): a (strong) feeling that one experiences, possibly caused by a situation or person
Brain cells die permanently
False;
brain cells can create new brain cells in a process called neurogenesis
Mindset
(noun): a way of thinking about things
Our brain uses the same amount of electricity as a light bulb
True;
studies show our brains produce about 10v around the same energy used by an LED light
Interdependent
(adj.): related in a close way
While your body rests, your brain is still active
True;
while you sleep your brain is hard at work remembering a relearning everything you've done throughout the day
Understanding
People are right or left brained
False;
people's brains are on a spectrum with everyone being a combination of artisitic/creative and logical/problem solving
International mindedness
(noun): being open-minded about the common humanity of all people and accepting and respectful of other cultures and beliefs
Each side of the brain communicates with the opposite side of the body
True;
the right side of your brain mostly controls the left side of your body, while the left side of your brain controls the right side of your body
Neuron
(noun): a cell that carries information within the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body; a nerve cell
Brains contain BILLIONS of nerve cells that send and receive information around the body
True;
each brain is wired with more cells and connections than you could possibly imagine
Growth Mindset
(noun): a way of viewing challenges and setbacks; belief that abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work
The average adult brain weighs 3kg
False;
the average adult brain weighs about 1.5kg