The Brain
The amygdala is responsible for what response?
fight/flight/freeze
If someone likes their materials all perfectly organized and gets annoyed if they are not, do they have OCD?
No
A _______ is someone who is commonly a hands-on learner and curious.
(Analysts, explorers, diplomats, sentinels)
explorers
Neurons that light up when we do an action and when we see someone else do the same action are called...
mirror neurons
What is Ms. V's full last name?
Miss Vanden Brink
What is commonly known as the second brain?
The gut/intestines
This mental health disorder is characterized by excessive, hard to control worry
anxiety
True or False - We can have a mix of different personality traits
true
Why do we have mirror neurons
Helps build connection and helps us understand what others are feeling.
What is Mrs. V's full last name?
Mrs. Van Den Assem
What is it created when neurons fire together repeatedly? (think of throwing the yarn ball)
Neural pathway
This mental health disorder is characterized by periods of euphoria (super high moods), periods of depression, and times between
bipolar
Why do psychologists study personality?
To help us understand how people think, feel and behave.
Name one simple strategy talked about to help fight peer pressure
Take a breath, delay your response, stick with one supportive friend, remember long-term goals
Name one of the kinds of peer pressure
indirect, direct, positive, negative peer pressure
The front part of the brain - responsible for executive functioning
Prefrontal cortex OR Frontal Lobe
What is the name of the bacteria in the gut that has been found to have a connection to mental health?
microbiome
False
What hormone is released in your brain that tells you to do something again
dopamine
Give one of the reasons mentioned in our presentation of why do we follow rules?
Authority, social norms, consequences, morals and values.
This brain part is shaped like an almond
Amygdala
Give 2 examples of a good, healthy coping mechanism
options vary - go for walk, talk to trusted adult, praying, taking some deep breaths...
What is the acronym for the big five personality traits (hint: conscientiousness, extraversion, openness, agreeableness, neuroticism)
OCEAN
What hormone is made primarily in the gut and is responsible for regulating mood, sleep and emotions?
Why do illusions work?
Our brain fills in the blanks based on previous experiences (top-down processing)