CREATIVITY
True or False: You have to be good at painting or drawing to be considered creative.
False. Creativity applies to problem-solving, science, cooking, coding, and everyday decisions
What organ in your body is responsible for thinking, memory, and decision-making?
The Brain.
What is the term for someone who speaks two languages fluently?
Bilingual.
Fill in the blank: Attention is the ability to ________ on a specific task or idea.
Focus.
What does WHO stand for?
World Health Organization.
Name two creative activities you can do using just a pen and paper.
Examples include drawing, writing a story, designing a maze, doodling, or composing poetry.
If a little kid loses a puzzle piece, they usually try every piece until one fits by "trial and error." How does a teenager solve it instead?
They use logic and shape recognition in their head to narrow down the right piece.
If you visit Italy and someone greets you with "ciao, come stai?", what are they asking?
"Hello! How are you?"
What everyday habit like scrolling on your phone while watching TV actually makes it harder for your brain to remember information?
Multitasking.
What uncomfortable digestive issue can happen if you don't eat enough fiber in your daily diet?
Constipation.
During which life stage do young people experience a massive surge in creativity as they explore new talents and interests?
Youth (12–18 years).
What type of thinking allows teens to imagine "what if" hypothetical scenarios rather than just relying on physical objects in front of them?
Abstract thinking.
True or False: If you didn't learn a second language as a young kid, it is impossible to become bilingual as an adult
False! You can learn a language at any age with practice.
What is "selective attention," and how does it help you study in a noisy room?
It is the ability to focus on one task while tuning out background distractions.
Name four of types of development.
Physical, Social, Emotional, Intellectual.
What is creativity?
The ability to create new ideas, solve problems in original ways, or express yourself imaginatively.
Why do teenagers sometimes make impulsive choices even when they know the smart, logical option?
Because the emotional part of the brain develops faster during youth than the logical part.
Everyone actually has one, even if they think they speak "normally." What is the word for the distinct way a person or region pronounces words in a language?
An accent.
Research shows that after experiencing just one of these focus-killers, it takes the average brain over 20 minutes to fully regain concentration. What common word refers to anything that pulls your focus away from your main task?
A distraction.
What is the key difference between morbidity and mortality in health measurements?
Morbidity refers to the rate of illness, disease, or injury in a population, while mortality refers to the rate of death.
How does creativity contribute to intellectual development during youth?
It helps develop problem-solving skills, innovation, imagination, and the ability to think in different ways.
Before solving a problem, logical thinkers form an educated guess about what they think will happen. What common 10-letter word describes this testable prediction?
A hypothesis.
What four-letter word refers to informal words or phrases like "no cap" or "vibe" that are popular in everyday speech but usually isn't accepted in formal essay writing?
Slang.
What physiological state caused by staying up too late significantly reduces the brain’s ability to maintain sustained attention?
Sleep deprivation (or sleep fatigue).
What famous French two-word phrase translates to "already seen" and describes that weird, spooky feeling that you are living through an exact moment you've experienced before?
Déjà vu.