Brain & Biology
This part of the brain is responsible for logical thinking, decision-making, and "naming" your emotions.
Prefrontal Cortex
This EI skill involves recognizing your own emotions as they happen.
Self-Awareness
This "rule" suggests eating nutrient-dense foods most of the time while allowing for occasional treats.
What is the 80/20 Rule?
Marijuana can increase your heart rate by this many beats per minute.
What is 20–50 bpm?
Marrying before this age increases your risk of divorce by 50%.
What is 25?
This neurotransmitter is the brain’s "reward chemical" and is flooded during drug use.
Dopamine
Using a "deep breath" to stop yourself from yelling is an example of this EI skill.
Self-Management
This measurement tracks the maximum amount of oxygen your body can use during intense exercise.
What is VO2 Max?
This happens to the brain's natural receptors after long-term drug use, making normal activities feel boring.
What is they shut down
This is the "ideal window" for marriage with the lowest statistical risk of divorce.
What is 25 to 32?
This term refers to an increased likelihood of a disease based on your DNA, though it isn't a guarantee.
Genetic Predisposition
These serve as "messages" that tell us if a situation is safe, threatening, or satisfying.
What are Emotions?
To gain muscle, you should aim for this many grams of protein per pound of body weight.
What is 0.8g to 1g?
Marijuana affects these two specific driving skills, leading to accidents.
What are coordination and judgment (or reaction time/perception)?
Couples with this level of education have a significantly lower divorce rate of approximately 25%
What is a Bachelor’s Degree?
Despite its small size, the brain consumes this percentage of your daily caloric intake.
20%
This term describes external events or substances that "flip the switch" on a genetic predisposition.
What is a Trigger?
According to the "Video Game" analogy, skipping this meal is like "forgetting to save your game."
What is a post-workout meal?
This is the statistical range for the relapse rate of substance use disorders.
What is 40–60%?
True or False: A genetic predisposition means you will definitely develop a mental illness.
False
Addiction is officially defined as a chronic, relapsing disease of this specific organ.
What is the Brain
Strategies used to manage stress are called this; they can be categorized as "healthy" or "unhealthy."
What are Coping Skills?
Regular exercise can reduce your risk of Dementia and Alzheimer’s by this percentage range.
What is 40–50%?
These factors (like a supportive family or healthy habits) help reduce the risk of drug use.
What are Protective Factors?
This is the primary reason unhealthy coping skills are tempting in the moment.
What is immediate (short-term) relief?