Vocabulary
What's the difference between self-concept and self-esteem?
Self-concept who you are as a person.
Self-esteem is how you feel about yourself.
What happens to the muscles during a high-stress situation?
Tighten/ready for action.
What does the amygdala do?
Controls/regulates emotions. DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What time was it when I made this question?
2:14
What is the name of the hormone your body produces to help you sleep?
Melatonin
What is resilience?
The ability to bounce back and recover from problems.
What happens to the heart and lungs during a high stress situation?
Heart rate speeds up
Breathing deepens and speeds up
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What does the prefrontal cortex do?
Helps you make smart decisions.
What are the 3 parts of a wind-down routine?
Time
Lighting
Activity
What's the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
A psychiatrist can prescribe medication.
What is anxiety?
A feeling of worry or dread
What happens in the brain during a high-stress situation? (2 things)
The brain detects the source of stress.
The brain signals the adrenal glands to release adrenaline.
What happens when the brain experiences a strong emotion?
The prefrontal cortex shuts off and the amygdala takes over.
What are two warning signs of suicide?
Giving away belongings
Spending less time with family and friends
Talking frequently about death/suicide
Extreme mood swings
Answers may vary!
How many hours of sleep do teens need?
8-10 hours. DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What is a phobia?
An intense and irrational fear. DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What happens to the stomach/intestines during a high-stress situation.
Slows down
What are two ways you can regulate your emotions to get your prefrontal cortex back in control?
Deep breaths
Physical activity
Talking it out
Sleep it off
Answer may vary!
Name 3 phobias.
Answers will vary. DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Name 2 mental health disorders and explain them.
Answers will vary.
Pick two of the following words and define them: biological basis, debunk, fluctuation, socialized, dispel, vulnerable.
Answers will vary.
1. Brain detects stress and signals adrenal glands to send out adrenaline - adrenaline gives body energy
2. Heart speeds up - more blood can get to muscles/organs
3. Breathing deepens/speeds up - more oxygen can get to muscles/organs
4. Muscles tighten - ready for fight or flight
5. Stomach/intestines slow down - allows energy to go to other organs
What's the scientific term for when you experience a strong emotion and the amygdala takes over?A________ h_______
Amygdala hijack
Explain the spectrum of resilience? What does it mean to be too resilient? What does it mean to not be resilient at all?
Too resilient - acts like nothings wrong/doesn't deal with emotions, huge out bursts/depression
Not resilient at all - everything is the end of the world, doesn't do anything to make themselves feel better
Are women more emotional than men? Explain.
No, women are not more emotional than men. However, men are socialized to hide their emotions, making it seem like they are less emotional.