Brain Science
How many parts or lobes are there of the brain?
4
What are the two main theories that were discussed in chapter 2 of Phineas Gage?
What is a "risk"?
Doing something that could be dangerous
ex: driving fast, skipping school
What were the two brain theories discussed in chapter 2?
"Humans have billions of nerve cells that can transmit electrical or chemical impulses throughout our brains.
A. force
B. electric
C. energy
D. immediate
C. Energy
What does the frontal lobe do?
Decision Making
What was the tool that injured Phineas Gage?
Tamping Iron
Which part of the brain develops faster in teens, leading them to take risks?
What did the whole brainers believe?
They believed the brain was interconnected and could originate from any part of the brain.
The WHOLE BRAIN helps with all functions
What is the purpose for the explanation of what happened to Phineas after the accident?
Hint: Think about why the author included this information.
The authors purpose.
To inform the readers what happened after he was injured.
What part of the brain is not fully developed in adolescents, making teens take more risks?
Prefrontal Cortex
Which of the following was NOT one of Phineas' careers:
A. Stagecoach Driver
B. Farmer
C. Cook
D. P.T. Barnums
C. Cook
Which brain part is still developing in teenagers?
A. Occipital Lobe
B. Temporal Lobe
C. Prefrontal Cortex
D. Cerebellum
What did the localizers believe?
They believed the brain is divided into specific areas that control specific things.
Which word provides the strongest context clue for the meaning of the word, "vulgar" in the sentence below?
He insults old workmates and friends. He spouts vulgar language in the presence of women.
a. insults
b. spouts
c. workmates
d. women
a. insults
What does the limbic system do?
Rewards system
What does the author mean when he wrote, "Black powder is ticklish stuff"?
A. He meant that the black powder can be lit just by touching it
B. He meant that it can be set off accidentally
C. He meant that if it comes in contact with your skin it can be set off
B. He meant that it can be set off accidentally
What part of the brain helps control impulses?
Hint: It is not fully developed when you are a teen.
Prefrontal Cortex
Which paragraph best summarizes the Localizer theory?
A. The brain is separated by different morals, functions, and personality traits
B. The brain is controlled by different organs in the brain
C. The brain is divided into specific areas that control specific things
B. The brain is controlled by different organs in the brain
What does the word "imply" mean?
Saying something without actually saying it.
What part of the brain was injured in Phineas Gage, AND what did it change about him?
Frontal lobe, his personality
"None of this progress to come will do Phineas a bit of god back in 1848. Instead, Phineas is saved by good luck and good care. Dr. Harlow follows the best medical advice of his time- Keep the wound clean but covered and watch for inflammation"
Which is the main idea?
a. Phineas' miraculous recovery
b. Phineas' personality change
c. what scientists have learned about the brain
A. Phineas' miraculous recovery
What is the relationship between the limbic system and the prefrontal cortex in adolescence?
The limbic system is the part of the brain that wants rewards and strong feelings, like when teens take risks. The prefrontal cortex controls decision-making, but it is not fully developed yet. Because of this, teens are more likely to take risks.
How could whole-brainers explain Phineas Gage’s changes?
His brain could not work together the same way after the damage
In Chapter 3, paragraph 4, what does the author imply when he wrote, "Blackington spins a great yarn"?
A. Blackington is overexaggerating
B. Blackington gives a creative picture of what could have happened to Phineas
C. Blackington stretches the truth
D. Blackington is spinning yarn.
B. Blackington gives a creative picture of what could have happened to Phineas