Misc
What is a survey?
Asking a bunch of people a question and getting their responses, usually for research
The part of our brain in charge of strong emotions is called the:
Amygdala
Define bittersweet
Feeling happy and sad about something at the same time
Name the three calm down steps in the correct order
1. Stop
2. Name your feeling
3. Calm Down
Give an example of a situation that may make you feel anxious
[various answers]
When we talked about the amygdala sending and receiving information, we used a hypothetical situation in which Miss Kayla's mom called to tell her that her bunny died. What type of field was she standing in when she got that news? (Hint: strong smell)
Lavender
The name for the "thinking brain" that is in charge of our rational, logical, decision making skills
Prefrontal Cortex
What is a physical reaction?
Something you feel in your body
Give an example of a "Stop" signal
pause, wait, hold on, give me a minute, etc.
Definition of anxiety
The uncomfortable feeling you get when you worry about something, that may or may not happen
According to a study, 6th graders who used second step were 42% less likely to do what?
Physically fight
The small part of our brain located in the middle, by our temple
Amygdala
Three physical reactions to joy/happiness
various answers
Saying, "I am sad because I feel invisible" is an example of which calm down step?
Name your feeling
Complete this sentence Realistic thinking is when you think about what will actually happen, instead of thinking of the _____ case ________
Worst case scenario
The four corners of the empathy maps you completed
1. thoughts
2. actions
3. feelings
4. words
Our prefrontal cortex is fully developed at the age of:
25
Define the word ambivalent. Then, use it correctly in a sentence.
Ambivalent is feeling two contrasting feelings at the same time.
"I am feeling ambivalent about..."
Three calm down strategies that require no extra materials
1. Deep centered breathing
2. Counting
3. Positive self talk
Four physical responses to anxiety
Sweaty palms
-Upset stomach
-Loss of appetite (can’t eat)
-Clammy hands and feet
-Shaky hands
-Racing heart
-Hard to swallow
-Hot/Cold flashes
-Loss of sleep
-Light headed/dizziness
Which song reminds Miss Kayla of summer camp with her friends?
Call Me Maybe
The three basic responses to fear, sent from our Amygdala
1. Fight
2. Flight
3. Freeze
One example of a chemical our brain tells our body to release when we have strong feelings
•Dopamine/Serotonin
•Epinephrine/Norepinephrine
•Lacrimal glands
Adrenaline, Noradrenaline
Positive self talk definition
Intentionally saying positive words or phrases to yourself, almost as if talking to a friend
What is the difference between healthy stress and anxiety?
Healthy stress: motivates us to do things
Anxiety: stops us from doing things