Brain Map
Communication Skills
Renting It Right
Name That Tune
Foodie Passport
100

This part of the brain is responsible for regulating emotions and begins developing rapidly in infancy

The limbic system

100

This occurs when someone is wrongly blamed or accused due to misinterpretation, rumors, or poor information sharing

False accusation

100

This document outlines the terms of your rental agreement and must be signed before moving in

Tenancy agreement

100

“I said, ooh, I’m blinded by the lights…”

“Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd

100

This kid-friendly dessert combines chocolate pudding, crushed cookies, and gummy candy to look like a muddy garden

Worms in dirt or dirt pudding

200

By this age, most babies can recognize familiar faces and respond to their name

6 months

200

In a social media argument, Jane accuses Jill of lying based on a single post without verifying facts. This judgment can occur when this part of the brain is overwhelmed

Prefrontal cortex
200

Tenants must apply for dispute resolution within this number of days after receiving an eviction notice

5 days


200

“It’s me, hi, I’m the problem, it’s me.”

“Anti-Hero” by Taylor Swift

200

This traditional Mexican soup or stew is made from hominy, meat (often pork or chicken), and seasoned with chili, garlic, and other spice

Pozole

300

By 18 months, toddlers typically begin using this many words

10 to 50 words

300

Before responding in a difficult conversation or defending yourself against a false accusation, it’s smart to do this so your words are clear, respectful, and effective

Plan what to say / think before speaking / write out your thoughts

300

This type of eviction notice is given when a tenant fails to pay rent

10-day notice to end tenancy

300

“Get up, stand up, stand up for your rights!”

“Get Up, Stand Up” by Bob Marley & The Wailers

300

After carving your Thanksgiving turkey, you can use this part of the bird to make a rich, flavorful broth for soup

The turkey carcass

400

This skill, involving picking up small objects with thumb and forefinger, usually develops around 9 months

Pincer grasp

400

Recognizing your own strengths and achievements can help improve this

Self-esteem

400

This BC law governs most residential tenancies and outlines tenant and landlord rights

The Residential Tenancy Act

400

“I don’t wanna be just another heartbreak / You’re the only one that I can’t replace…”

“Ordinary” by Alex Warren

400

Perogies, dough pockets often filled with potato and cheese, are a beloved dish from this Eastern European country

Poland

500

This type of play, where children play side-by-side but not together, is common between 18 and 30 months

Parallel play

500

Accepting praise gracefully is an important part of this communication skill, which involves expressing yourself clearly and respectfully

Assertive communication

500

If a landlord fails to meet obligations, tenants may apply for this type of compensation

Monetary compensation

500

“Today is gonna be the day that they’re gonna throw it back to you.”

"Wonderwall” by Oasis

500

Green rice and chicken is a classic dish from this Latin American country, where cilantro and peppers give the rice its color

Peru