Nature vs. Nurture
What does "nature" mean in the nature vs. nurture debate?
Traits and behaviors we inherit from our genetics
True or False: Personality traits are 100% fixed and never change
False — they can change over time
What does PTSD stand for?
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
True or False: Wildlife has returned to the Chernobyl exclusion zone
True
What is a star mostly made of?
Hydrogen and helium
What does "nurture" mean in the nature vs. nurture debate?
Traits and behaviors influenced by our environment or upbringing
What is the opposite of an extrovert?
Introvert
True or False: Everyone who experiences a traumatic event develops PTSD?
False
What is one major risk of using nuclear power?
Potential accidents and radioactive waste.
What is the name of the cloud of gas and dust where new stars are born?
Nebula
True or False: Intelligence is determined entirely by genetics
False: it is influenced by both nature and nurture
What does "openness" mean in personality traits?
Being curious and willing to try new things
Name one way someone might cope with trauma?
Therapy, mindfulness, talking to a trusted person, journaling
What is the main advantage of nuclear power over fossil fuels?
It produces no greenhouse gases.
What is the name of the super dense stellar remnant left after a massive star explodes as a supernova?
Neutron star
Give an example of a trait or behavior influenced by both nature and nurture.
language skills, athletic ability, mental health
What does neuroticism mean?
Emotional Instability
What is a "trigger"?
Something that reminds someone of a traumatic event and causes a strong emotional reaction
What particles are released during nuclear fission to continue the chain reaction?
Neutrons
Which famous star is known as the “North Star” and is located almost directly above the North Pole?
Polaris
Who do scientists study to explore the nature vs nurture debate?
Twins
Name the "Big Five" personality traits
Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism
What’s the difference between acute and chronic trauma?
Acute trauma is a one-time event; chronic trauma happens over a long period.
What is the process called where atoms are split to release energy in nuclear power plants?
How does a star like the Sun eventually die?
It becomes a red giant, sheds its outer layers, and turns into a white dwarf.