Self-Control
First to buzz loses 100 points
Using self-regulation will help you stop and think before taking action
What helps you remember everything you need for school?
A. Guessing
B. A checklist
C. Hoping you remember
D. Doing nothing
B- Making a checklist
What can help you know when time is almost up?
A. A timer
B. Closing your eyes
C. Getting louder
D. Moving slower
A. A timer
Your plan doesn’t work. What should you do?
A. Quit
B. Get upset and stop
C. Blame someone
D. Try a different way
D- Try a different way
Don't hit the buzzer!
Anyone who buzzed in loses 100 points
You want to interrupt because you have a good idea. What should you do?
A. Interrupt quickly
B. Forget the idea
C. Hold the idea in your head and wait for a pause
D. Talk louder
C- Hold the idea in your head and wait for a pause
Press the buzzer to lose 200 points
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Executive functioning helps you:
A. Run faster
B. Make plans, control yourself, and solve problems
C. Sleep longer
D. Win every game
B- Make plans, control yourself, and solve problems
What colour is Pikachu?
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Just kidding, buzz in to lose 200 points
Uh oh, hopefully you read the whole question before pressing the buzzer!
A task feels hard to start. What helps?
A. Waiting until later
B. Complaining
C. Avoiding it
D. Doing one small step first
D- Doing one small step first
You feel frustrated and your body is tense. What’s the best first move?
A. Push through without stopping
B. Stop the task forever
C. Blame someone
D. Pause and use a calming strategy before continuing
D- Pause and use a calming strategy before continuing
You have 20 minutes and three tasks:
math homework (hard)
reading (easy)
packing your backpack
What is the best plan?
A. Do the easiest task first so you feel done
B. Do the hardest task first while your brain is fresh
C. Switch between tasks every minute
D. Ignore one task
B- Do the hardest task first while your brain is fresh
Buzz in to lose 300 points
Time to practice that self-control
A group member isn’t following the plan. What’s the most effective response?
A. Talk about the plan and adjust if needed
B. Get angry
C. Do everything yourself
D. Stop working
A- Talk about the plan and adjust if needed
You don’t feel motivated, but the task is important. What’s the smartest strategy?
A. Wait until you feel like it
B. Do nothing
C. Start with a tiny, clear action
D. Skip it
C- Start with a tiny, clear action
Why is executive functioning important even when you’re good at a task?
A. It isn’t
B. It only matters for hard things
C. It helps you stay organized, flexible, and in control when things change
D. It’s just for school
C- It helps you stay organized, flexible, and in control when things change
What happens when you buzz in to this question?
You lose 400 points
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You think a task will take 5 minutes, but it usually takes 15. What should you do next time?
A. Start later
B. Guess again
C. Plan for more time than you think you need
D. Skip steps
C- Plan for more time than you think you need
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You know exactly how to do a task but feel stuck starting it. What is the most likely reason?
A. You’re lazy
B. The task triggers discomfort (boredom, anxiety, overwhelm)
C. You forgot the directions
D. You're bad at the task
B- The task triggers discomfort (boredom, anxiety, overwhelm)
Quick! Press the buzzer
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If you're losing points try practicing some self-regulation like deep breathing
When is the best time to change a plan?
A. When new information affects your goal
B. When you feel bored
C. Only after you fail
D. Never
A- When new information affects your goal
Planning, organizing, and time management are all elements of ______
A) Self-regulation
B) Exclusive Functioning
C) Executive functioning
D) Tricked you! If you buzzed you lose 500 points
That was a tough one! Remember to read until the end
A classmate disagrees with your idea. What response shows strong flexible thinking?
A. Defend your idea no matter what
B. Stop talking
C. Ask questions to understand their idea before deciding what to do next
D. Ignore them
C- Ask questions to understand their idea before deciding what to do next
Anyone who buzzes in loses 500 points
Hopefully you didn't press the buzzer!