Brain Basics
What part of the brain controls decision-making and impulse control?
What is the Frontal lobe
What addictive chemical is commonly found in vapes?
What is Nicotine
What are the three parts of a habit loop?
Cue, routine, reward
What does the limbic system control?
Emotions and reward
What is the main effect of nicotine fog?
Poor focus / confusion
Which lobe is responsible for memory and learning?
What is the Temporal Lobe
What brain chemical is released that makes vaping feel rewarding?
What is Dopamine
What is a “cue” in a habit loop?
A trigger that starts the behavior
What feeling does dopamine create?
Pleasure/reward
How does nicotine affect memory?
Makes it harder to remember and learn
Which lobe processes sensory information like touch and attention?
What is the Parietal lobe
Which part of the brain is most affected in teens by vaping?
What is Prefrontal cortex
What is the “reward” in a habit loop?
The positive feeling or benefit after the action
Why does the brain repeat behaviors?
To get the reward again
How does nicotine affect decision-making?
Impairs judgment and impulse control
Which lobe is mainly responsible for vision?
What is the Occipital Lobe?
What is “nicotine fog”?
Difficulty focusing, thinking clearly, and remembering
Why do habits become automatic over time?
The brain connects the cue, routine, and reward
Why are quick rewards more powerful?
The brain prefers instant gratification
What happens to attention with nicotine use?
It decreases
What system controls emotions and reward in the brain?
What is the Limbic system
Why is vaping especially harmful to teen brains?
Because the brain is still developing
How does nicotine affect the habit loop?
It creates a fast, strong reward that strengthens the habit
How does vaping “hijack” the limbic system?
It floods the brain with dopamine, increasing addiction
Why can nicotine make schoolwork harder?
It affects focus, memory, and processing