Parts of the Brain
This part of the brain doesn't fully develop until the age of 25
Frontal Lobe
Stress responses, stimulated by Cortisol and Adrenaline, exist for what reason?
Survival instincts
This neurotransmitter is responsible for the feeling of accomplishment we get from completing something.
What is dopamine
Ben has been losing interest in activities he enjoys. He finds himself oversleeping and being late to classes. What disorder could Ben have?
Depression
This part of the brain is responsible for the feeling of fear.
The amygdala
You're walking in the woods... There's no one around and your phone is dead... Out of the corner of your eye you spot a bear. If your first response is to charge the bear, what stress/fear response are you exhibiting?
Fight Response
This neurotransmitter is released when we're in a stress response. It constricts our blood vessels and makes our hearts beat faster.
What is Cortisol
Jason is a college student. He studies hard, and attends all of his classes. However, during exam weeks he finds himself highly stressed, having trouble sleeping and before going into exams he feels his heart beating out of his chest, difficulty breathing and has uncontrollable thoughts that he is going to fail.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
This part of the brain is responsible for Executive Functioning (The ability to start and finish tasks)
The Prefrontal Cortex
Devon is walking downtown when they see two people start fighting in front of them. Devon's first response to get out of the area. What response does this represent?
Flight Response
This neurotransmitter is a feeling that many try to chase, whether its through rollercoasters, sky diving or even horror movies.
What is adrenaline
Sandra struggles with school. She has trouble paying attention in class for extended amounts of time, and finds herself procrastinating class work often until the last minute. What disorder could Sandra have?
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
This part of the brain is responsible for decision making, emotional processing and some motor control.
Basal Ganglia
Sydney is at a family dinner, when two family members begin arguing. The argument gets heated, and while other family members have either left or joined one side or the other, Sydney is sitting in her seat with a distant look. Name the response exhibited
Freeze Response
This neurotransmitter is most closely associated with feelings of happiness and fulfillment. Many medical treatments for depression focus on increasing the amount available of this chemical.
Serotonin
Vivien has been going through periods where she has boundless energy and can't sleep to periods where she feels very down, irritable and maladaptive sleep patterns.
Bipolar Disorder
This part of the brain is associated with the creation and storage of memories
Hippocampus
Taylor is hanging out with her friends, when suddenly they begin confronting her about her not wanting to go to a concert. Taylor finds herself agreeing with certain points of their arguments in order to move on from the topic.
Fawn Response.
This neurotransmitter is closely associated with attachment and connection.
Oxytocin
Justin who is a veteran, often has nightmares of his time overseas. He is often described by his loved ones as paranoid or hypervigilant.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)