Executive Functioning
Depression
Psychology & Mental Health
The Blame Game
DOGS!
100
What is Self-awareness?
The first function to develop and considered the "minds mirror".
Self-awareness in executive functioning is noticing what you’re thinking and feeling, how it affects your behavior, and using that awareness to make better choices.
100
Is depression just persistent sadness?
NO!
Sadness is a normal emotion that comes and goes in response to life events.
Depression is a mental health condition that lasts longer, affects how a person thinks, feels, and functions, and often includes numbness, low energy, or loss of interest—not just sadness.
100
Each year over 15 million American adults report that they suffer from this mental illness.
Depression.
100
What is Gaslighting?
Give Example
To manipulate the other person into doubting their own reality or responsibility.
200
What is inhibition?
Is impulse control and self-restraint. It acts to stop thinking and behavior and redirects not working successfully or acting harmfully.
Plasticity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4W44wJbJgk
200
Depression that occurs seasonally, typically during the fall and winter months when sunlight exposure is limited is called?
200
A Panic Attack can often mimic the signs of this medical emergency
Heart Attack.
200
What is being Defensive?
Responding to criticism or conflict by shifting blame to avoid accountability or feeling guilty
200
Where did German Shepards originate from?
The German Shepherd originated in Germany in the late 1800s, developed by Captain Max von Stephanitz from traditional herding dogs to create the ultimate sheepdog.
300
Which Neurotransmitter is most associated with reward and motivation?
Dopamine
300
This type of depression occurs after childbirth and involves feelings of sadness, fatigue, changes in appetite or sleep, and difficulty bonding with the baby.
Postpartum Depression (PPD)
Unlike the "baby blues," which is a temporary mood disturbance following childbirth, PPD is more persistent and can interfere with daily functioning.
300
The following symptoms are signs of what mental health issue: Sweating, Increased Pulse, Racing Thoughts, and a feeling of dread.
Anxiety
300
What is the difference between Healthy Blame & Unhealthy Blame?
Unhealthy: Avoids Personal Responsibility, Damages Relationships, Stunts Emotional Growth
Healthy: Promotes Accountability, Protects Against Harm, Clarifies Values
300
leading cause of preventable death in dogs in the United States?
Obesity is recognized as the most common preventable disease and a leading cause of premature death in US dogs, affecting roughly 59% of the canine population.
It leads to fatal complications, including diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
400
Area of the brain the regulates emotions, memory, and learning is called the ____ System
Limbic System
400
Who is Nikki Glaser?
is an American stand-up comedian and actress. She has had four television stand-up specials and performed at numerous televised roasts
Nikki suffers from ADHD caused depression.
400
What is Dual Diagnosis?
Mental Health issues coupled with Substance Abuse Issues.
400
What is the difference between Blame and Personalization?
Personalizaton: Blaming yourself for things outside your control—or taking things personally.
Example: “My friend seems distant today— I must have done something wrong.”
Responsibility Pie:
400
Did dogs evolve from humans domesticating gray wolves?
No,
Dogs evolved from an extinct population of ancient wolves, sharing a common ancestor with the modern gray wolf, Canis lupus, with domestication occurring between 20,000 to 40,000 years ago through a process involving humans and wolves forming a mutually beneficial relationship.
This ancient wolf lineage diverged from today's gray wolves, leading to the first domestic dogs through selective breeding for tameness and cooperation.
500
Why doesn’t Ben and Jerry’s make pickled flavored ice cream?
Because the prefrontal context has the ability to simulate reality with such success, that we can predict the outcome of events that have yet to occur.
500
How does "Naming the Emotion" or using a "Feeling Wheel" and how can it help with emotional regulation?
Putting a name to what you’re feeling (e.g., “I’m frustrated,” “I feel rejected”) helps activate the thinking part of your brain. This creates distance from the emotion, making it easier to respond with intention rather than impulse.
https://practicalpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Printable-Emotion-Wheel-PDF.pdf
500
Which of these celebrities doesn't have depression (but does talk about anxiety)
1. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
2. Johnny Depp
3. Kristen Bell
4. Lady Gaga
5. Prince Harry
ohnny Depp - has not publicly confirmed a clinical diagnosis of depression, but he has opened up about experiencing severe emotional "lows," intense psychological pain, and, in a 2018 interview
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson – Has spoken openly about recurrent depression in his teens and 20s and the importance of asking for help.
Kristen Bell – Very open about living with depression and anxiety; frequently discusses medication and therapy.
Lady Gaga – Has discussed depression alongside trauma and PTSD, and advocates strongly for mental health awareness.
Prince Harry – Has spoken candidly about depression following his mother’s death and the cost of suppressing emotions.
500
Name two reasons why people blame themselves for things outside of their control?
Lot's of reasons!
Mental Illness: https://youtube.com/shorts/jhC6g4zNqzE?si=kvebTM3OKkKkO1Pz
Illusion of control: Believing “If I had done something differently, this wouldn’t have happened,” can feel safer than accepting randomness or unfairness.
Learning history: Growing up with criticism, blame, or high expectations can train people to assume fault automatically.
Trauma responses: After trauma, self-blame can be a way to regain a sense of order or predictability (“If it was my fault, I can prevent it next time”).
Empathy and responsibility overload: Highly empathetic or conscientious people may take on responsibility for others’ feelings or outcomes.
Cultural or social messages: Some cultures emphasize personal responsibility so strongly that systemic or external factors get minimized.
Shame and low self-worth: When someone already feels “bad” or “flawed,” negative outcomes get interpreted as proof.
Hindsight bias: Knowing the outcome makes past decisions feel obviously wrong, even when they weren’t at the time.
Fear of angering others: Self-blame can feel easier than acknowledging someone else’s mistakes or harmful behavior.
500
What mental health medication prescribed to humans is most commonly used for dogs?
Fluoxetine (Prozac) is the most commonly prescribed medication for dogs with mental health issues, particularly for anxiety, separation anxiety, and compulsive behaviors, frequently functioning as a daily, long-term serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
https://youtu.be/BGwjjvMAo1A?si=XQpumx4TTkSq-01g