Understanding Teenage Brain
The limbic system is the source of...
Emotions
What is an empathic response?
Feeling what another person is feeling
A situation that prompts a certain automatic thought or emotion
A trigger
4 examples of positive character traits?
Respectful, hard-working, responsible, trustworthy, etc.
What is considered the number 1 study method?
Self-testing
What two life stages do our brains grow and change the most?
Before birth(in the womb) and early adolescence/adulthood (15-24)
How can we turn negative thoughts into positive thoughts?
Countering and Reframing
What is more effective be proactive or reactive?
Proactive
Patterns of behavior or attitude that define who we are
Character Traits
What does a FAB goal stand for?
F: Follow your passion A: Aim High B: Be specific
Acting on quick emotional thinking
Impulsivity
How does taking a "time out" help to de-escalate our emotions?
Give us a chance to cool down
What can be the physical effects of having a ongoing sense of stress?
Stress on nervous system can weaken the bodies immune system and cause illnesses
What is the difference between public and private self?
Public self is how others see and think about you and private self is how you see and think about yourself
What are the 4 C's of happiness?
Choice, Connection, Competence, Contribution
The process of developing new neuronal connections and understandings
Neuroplasticity
What are the 3 happy hormones?
Dopamine, Serotonin and Oxytocin
What is positive stress?
Brief increase heart rate, mild elevations in stress hormones that give you energy and helps you focus
What are 3 ways of how identity is developed by the world around you?
Friends, family, media, culture, etc.
What are th 5 phases of acheivement?
1)Dream 2)Wish 3)Goal 4)Mission 5)Expectation
What three things does the prefrontal cortex control?
Rational thought, problem solving and emotional management
What are the 4 type of emotional cues?
Physical (Internal), Physical (external), Thoughts, and behaviors
Taking control of emotions and the situation vs. letting your emotions and the situation take control
Proactive vs. reactive
Defining personal, professional and social goals; identifying and developing a district and unique personality; recognizing how oneself is similar and different from others
What are the 6 phases of the hedonic treadmill cycle?
1) have a good experience 2) body releases serotonin 3) Feeling happier 4) Happiness wears off 5) seeks same or similar experience 6) Happiness wears off