Psychology Hacks
Writing down something good that happened today can help you feel more of this
Grateful or happy
This is the name for the first level of a college degree
This document, signed in 1776, announced the American colonies’ independence from Britain.
The Declaration of Independence
What planet is known as the red planet?
Mars
Myth or Fact? You should always be happy. If you're sad or angry, something is wrong with you
Myth (Everyone has different emotions—it's totally normal to feel sad, angry, or frustrated sometimes.)
Your brain works better when you get about this many hours of sleep each night
8-10 hours
This type of financial aid does not need to be paid back
Scholarships and grants. Loans must be paid back.
The Civil War in the U.S. was primarily fought over this major issue
Slavery
This animal can sleep while standing up
A Horse
Myth or Fact? If you can’t see a problem, it’s not real.
Myth (Mental health issues are real, even if you can't see them, like the flu)
When you're super stressed, taking 3 deep breaths can help your body do this
Calm down or relax
This is the form students fill out to apply for federal financial aid
FAFSA
This document was written in 1787 and outlines the framework of the U.S. government
The Constitution
What animal can't jump even though it's really strong?
An elephant
Feeling nervous or worried a lot, even when nothing is wrong, might be a sign of this
Anxiety
Your brain tends to believe what you say about yourself, so repeating positive phrases is called this
Affirmations or positive self-talk
You can start earning college credits while still in high school through this type of program
AP Classes or concurrent enrollment
This movement fought for women to have the right to vote in the early 1900s
Women's Suffrage Movement
The only letter that doesn’t appear in any U.S. state name is this one
The letter Q
Studies show that teens who spend time on _____ ______ are more likely to feel lonely or anxious
Social Media
The ___ __ ____ response happens when your brain thinks you're in danger—even if it's just a test in school
Fight or Flight
This famous university is the oldest is the U.S., founded in 1636.
Harvard University
In 1954, This U.S. Supreme Court case - Brown v. Board of Education, ruled that what in public schools was unconstitutional?
Racial Segregation
This is the only word in the English language that ends in “mt.”
Dreamt
About this many teens experience anxiety or depression each year
1 in 5 or 20% (That's around 4-6 in every class)