Emotions & Feelings
The Upstairs Brain
The Downstairs Brain
Managing Emotions
Brain Fun Facts
100

What is the emotion you feel when you get an A on an assignment?

What is joy or happiness?

100

Which part of the brain is responsible for problem-solving and thinking through your actions?

What is the prefrontal cortex

100

What part of the brain is called the "downstairs brain" and controls things like fear and fight-or-flight? 

What is the amygdala? 

100

What is one thing you can do to calm down if you're feeling upset or angry? 

What is deep breathing? 
100

Which part of your brain helps you to move and do physical activities? 

What is the motor cortex? 

200

Which emotion might you feel if your gaming system is taken away?

What is anger or sadness?

200
The upstairs brain helps you make decisions based on logic. What is another name for this process? 

What is reasoning or critical thinking? 

200
The downstairs brain is responsible for our gut reactions. What is another word for this quick emotional response? 

What is instinct? 

200

What's an effective way to manage your feelings when you're feeling really sad or frustrated? 

What is talking to a friend or adult? 

200

Which brain part is likely a "memory bank", storing things like your birthday or what you ate for lunch yesterday? 

What is the hippocampus? 

300

What feeling might you experience when you lose your homework?

What is frustration or worry?
300

Which skill that the upstairs brain controls helps you make good choices, like staying calm when you're upset?

What is self-control? 

300
If you suddenly feel scared or startled, what part of your brain is likely responsible for that feeling? 

What is the amygdala? 

300

Which technique can help you stop and think before reacting when you're really mad? 

What is counting to ten? 

300

True or False: Your brain is fully developed when you are born. 

False. The brain develops over time, especially during adolescence. 

400

What emotion could you feel when you are about to give a presentation in front of the class?

What is nervousness or anxiety?

400

What is the name for the ability to "step back" and think before reacting, which helps you in difficult situations? 

What is executive function? 

400

Which emotion can be triggered by the downstairs brain when you're faced with something unfamiliar or threatening? 

What is fear? 

400

What should you do if you're feeling nervous before a test to help calm your upstairs brain? 

What is relaxation techniques or positive self-talk? 

400

Which part of your brain helps you balance and stay coordinated? 

What is the cerebellum? 

500

What is the term for the feeling you have when you're afraid of something dangerous?

What is fear?

500
What age group is still developing thier upstairs brain the most? 

What is teenagers

500

If you're feeling really angry and acting without thinking, which brain area is in control? 

What is the downstairs brain

500

What's a healthy way to express your feelings without hurting others or yourself? 

What is assertive communication? 

500

What is the name of the "message highway" that sends information to different parts of your brain?

What is the nervous system or neural pathways. 

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