About the SMC
What is one of the four 'pillars' of this group?
Social, Sharing, Learning, or Community
What is neuroplasticity?
It's how the brain changes and adapts in response to new experiences and learning
What's my name?
Sehar
What colour ball represented new experiences/learning?
Yellow!
What is a brain cell called?
Nerve cell or neuron
(+200 points for glial cells)
In what case would this club have an associated fee?
Only if EVERYONE wants to do a 'higher-value' activity
What number was omitted from the 10 Principles of Neuroplasticity list?
#8 (Age Matters)
What is my role at The Derrick? (2 possible answers!)
Practicum Student, Fitness Attendant
What are the 3 ways of supporting neuroplasticity?
Staying socially engaged, engaging in new activities, and exercise
Does exercise make you smarter?
Yes!
What is the future goal for this club? (Hint: leadership)
To be completely member-led! (If you're interested in taking the lead on this, please let me know!)
What does 'Salience' mean?
The quality of being important
Where do I go to school?
University of Alberta
At what stage of life does the brain have the highest degree of neuroplasticity?
Infancy and early childhood
What percentage of the brain is water? (closest number wins!)
75%
What are the 2 parts to each session's structure?
1 - Educational part
2 - Social activity
Which sport example was given to explain the principle of 'Specificity'?
Basketball, vertical jump height
Where was I sitting in my introductory picture?
In a tree! 🌳
Neuroplastic changes always result in positive adaptations, True or False?
FALSE
The brain is the central organ of which body system?
The nervous system
What is the logo of the SMC?
Flowers growing out of a book, surrounded by laurel wreath
The principle of 'Interference' is the opposite of which other principle:
a) Specificity
b) Transference
Transference!
Interference: one learned skills INTERFERES with learning another
Transference: one learned skill SUPPORTS learning another
One of my hobbies is knitting. True or False?
FALSE
How does regular physical activity affect neuroplasticity?
Increases blood flow, releases chemicals that help create and maintain new neural connections
What is the brain's storage capacity?
UNLIMITED