Curious Facts
Explain in one sentence: Why is the hippocampus important for curiosity?
The Hippocampus helps us remember things.
Which website, other than Wikipedia or Google, do you often visit when you're curious about something?
Example answer:
"I visit YouTube"
"I like to look things up in the dictionary"
- Nancy
Nancy said (that) she liked to look things up in the dictionary.
Who enjoys hands-on learning?
David
What does the word "fascinating" mean?
Extremely interesting
What's the usual intonation for yes/no questions?
Your voice goes up at the end.
If someone's voice shakes when saying, "I'm fine," what can you infer?
Example answer:
"It could mean that they are not ok, maybe a little sad."
"Can I ask you a question?"
- Juan to Nancy
Juan asked Nancy if he could ask her a question.
What did Nancy learn from her first science experiment?
Mixing blue and red paint makes purple
What adjective describes someone who is practical and related to actual practice rather than theory?
Hands-on
This influential person famously said, "I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious."
Albert Einstein
Name a topic you're currently curious about and why.
Example answer:
"I want to learn about plants because I like nature."
"Explore your curiosity!"
- The UdeA teacher to his students
The UdeA teacher said to his students to explore their curiosity.
What unusual reaction did Nancy face for her curiosity in fourth grade?
She was limited to asking one question every hour
Define "participants" in the context of the audio.
People who take part in a study or activity
Explain the phrase, “Curiosity killed the cat.”
It means being too curious can be dangerous.
Describe how you feel when you discover new things. Why do you feel like this?
Example answer:
"I feel happy because it's new information which I can share with my friends."
"Don't ask too many questions!"
- Nancy's teacher
Nancy's teacher told her not to ask too many questions.
What was David's reaction to using a saw without permission?
He noted he was lucky to still have all his fingers
What does it mean to "assume"?
To guess without proof or evidence
The human need to explore and seek novelty comes from which neurotransmitter, often referred to as the "feel good" chemical?
Dopamine
Describe a time you made an inference about someone's feelings based on what they said or how they said it.
Example answer:
"My friend looked sad when she said, "It's okay", so I think she was upset."
"The teacher gave us paints in different colors"
- Nancy
Nancy said that the teacher had given them paints in different colors.
According to the audio, what two main benefits of curiosity are discussed?
It feels good and it helps us remember information better.
What verb means to support or give hope?
Encourage