Executive Functioning
Which EF skill involves keeping track of assignments and materials?
Organization
Is this an example of fixed or growth mindset? "I can't change how smart I am."
Fixed mindset
True or false: A friendship in which each person respects the feelings and opinions of the other is likely a strong, healthy friendship.
True
True or False: In conflict, there is a possible solution and an equal balance of power. No one is having fun.
True
Which EF skill involves putting an end to procrastination and starting a task, even if you don't feel like it?
Task initiation
Fill in the blank. We have 100 billion ____ in our brain.
neurons
True or false: A friendship in which one person pressures another to do things they do not want to do is a likely strong, healthy friendship.
False
What are two of the four types of conflict-related interactions we learned about?
Name two EF skills would be beneficial in completing a project, like your Africa Journal.
This is the SMART goal acronym. What does the "T" stand for?
S - specific
M - measurable
A - attainable
R - relevant
T - ?
Time sensitive, or time based
True or false: A friendship in which a person says they agree with a friend, even if they really don't, because they are afraid that person won't be their friend anymore is a likely a strong, healthy friendship.
False
Maria is typically a good friend. Today, she snapped at a classmate and called them a rude name. She felt bad afterwards. This was most likely what type of interaction?
Mean moment
Which two EF skills involve developing steps to reach a goal and prioritizing what to do first?
Planning and Time Management
What were the findings in the research study involving rats?
The rats who were challenged had bigger brains.
What are two characteristics of bullying?
ex. power imbalance, happens several times, someone is being hurt on purpose, there is a pattern
Color coding, creating acronyms, and chunking information assists with which EF skill?
Working memory
Which three physical things that affect your body are important to a growth mindset?
Nutrition, sleep, exercise
What are two things we should think about before we decide to use harmless teasing?
ex. your relationship with the other person, always off-limits topics, touchy subjects, sense of humor, personality