True or False
Filter it
Fun
Social thinking
100
A brain filter helps us determine what thoughts are ok to say and what we should leave as thoughts
True...
100
Jack got a new haircut and he seems to like it very much. He asked how you like it. You think it is ugly. Will you say it out loud or keep your thoughts in your thought bubble?
Bonus point for explaining your answer (e.g., how your action makes Jack feels, etc.)
100
What game console are these controllers from?
Nintendo Switch
100
Why is it important to give genuine compliments?
Compliments make other people feel good and make others want to be friend with you
200
A good way to start a conversation might be commenting on a common context (the situation you’re in right now).
True...
But it is important to know that different people can have different thoughts about the same context!
200
Kim is in a bad mood in the morning and doesn't feel like talking and she feels like every little thing is getting on her nerves. Kim's mom starts asking her about what she is going to do for the day and Kim gets angry, but calmly says, "mom, I don't want to talk about my day. Can we talk about it after school?"
Did Kim filter out her negative thoughts?
Yes. Kim was able to filter out her negative thoughts and express her frustration in a positive manner.
Bonus 50pts: what's another way to say it?
200
When a coin is dropped in a glass of water, it will __________.
A. Float B. Sink C. Float mid-way D. Break the glass
B
200
What’re good ways to enter a conversation that's already going on?
Say some like "uh-huh", ask a question, and share something related.
300
It’s okay to share your opinions on politics and religion in the first conversation with someone.
False...
300
Andy and Scott sit behind Sara on the school bus, and they are making some noise and Sara is becoming upset. She turns around and says, "Will you shut up already? Nobody wants to hear what you have to say!"
Did Sara filter out her negative thoughts?
No...
Bonus point for coming up with another reaction (What would you do instead?)
300
What animal can carry up to 5000 times its body weight?
Ants
300
How would you know someone is having a private conversation?
Talking quietly, whispering, bodies turned inwards
400
When people are upset they can have both helpful and unhelpful thoughts occurring at the same time.
For example: A person can have a thought of I hate math at the same time as a thought of I should try to study harder.
True
When a person is upset our brain is recognizing that we are upset as well as helping us try to think of a solution to calm down
400
Mike and Ben are playing an online game together, and Stacy keeps going up to them and annoying them and they want her to stop. Will you say it out loud or keep your thoughts in your thought bubble?
Bonus point for explaining your answer
400
What logo is this?
Playstation
400
Why might it be useful to notice someone’s physical appearance?
Know their interests, start conversations, notice if anything is different, notice how their mood is
500
It can be good and useful to say your feelings out loud so that others know how you feel and can offer help:
e.g., I feel angry, I am overwhelmed, I need to talk
True...
These are useful thoughts that a person can say out loud to let someone know that they are upset and need help. This is called the thinking brain, where the brain is trying to help someone calm down and seek help if needed.
500
While Ann is streaming her favorite video game online, and someone keeps typing in the chat feature that she is horrible at the game. Ann's feelings are getting hurt and she starts to think that maybe she is not that great. Ann decides to block this person.
Did Ann filter her negative thought?
Yes and No
Ann filtered her negative thoughts towards the person that she felt was hurting her feelings by blocking him; however, she still had a thought that maybe she wasn't good at her game.
500
What do you call a group of giraffes?
A. A tower
B. A pack
C. A building
D. A group
A. A tower
500
How do you know if you are asking questions about a topic that is too personal, other than the person saying they don't want to talk about it?
They try to change the subject, face looks upset, short answers, looking away