The Brain
This part of the brain is very old and controls things like breathing and blood pressure
What is the brainstem?
This type of memory is useful in making decisions and it does not stay in your brain long if it's not useful
What is short term memory? What is working memory?
This component of cognition helps us focus on one thing at a time.
What is attention?
What is the term used to describe subjectively how much you are satisfied with your life?
What is "quality of life"?
These two components of cognition are the primary drivers for creating memories in general
What are attention and perception?
If you have trouble with balance or coordination, chances are this part of the brain is involved.
What is the cerebellum?
This type of memory stays in your brain a long time and is what makes us unique, meaning everyone is different.
What is long term memory?
This part of cognition acts like the boss by making decisions and planning actions
What is executive function?
This important occupation is critical in helping your brain transfer memories made during the day into long term memory.
What is sleep?
Breaking large pieces of information down into smaller pieces to make it easier to remember is called what?
What is chunking?
This section of the brain, located on each side of your head, heavily influences speech and emotions.
What is the temporal lobe? What are the temporal lobes?
This type of long term memory helps us recall the names of states, or other facts.
What is semantic memory? (explicit)
This component of executive function helps us adapt to our environment. It also tends to become less efficient as we age, or can be damaged from an injury to the head.
What is mental flexibility?
This helps improve blood flow, including oxygen, to your brain and we "should" all get some for at least 150 minutes each week based on prevailing health recommendations.
What is physical activity?
This memory strategy makes it easier to recall information by creating associations.
What are mnemonics? or what are acrostics?
The "thinking part of the brain" controls personality and behavior
What is the frontal lobe?
This type of long term memory helps us recall things we have done or experienced in the past.
What is episodic memory? (explicit)
This component of executive function helps keep us from saying things out loud that may offend others.
What is response inhibition?
This lifestyle habits involves learning something new and challenging. It is critical in growing new brain cells, especially as you age.
What is mental stimulation?
HOMES, an acronym, stands for what?
What are the names of the Great Lakes? (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior)
The outer part of the brain, also the newest, creates an estimated 125 trillions of connections.
What is the cerebral cortex?
This type of long term memory helps us recall procedures, or how to do certain things like riding a bike.
What is procedural memory (implicit)
This part of cognition is the "governor" for how quickly you take in information, process it and determine a reaction. It tends to decline as we age, or can be damaged by injury.
What is processing speed?
The loss of this one main sense is linked to cognitive decline as well as reduced quality of life.
What is hearing?
This memory trick is one we all used to learn our ABC's when we were very young?
What is a "song", the ABC song?