Why Are People Different?
What is the term for a person who is energetic, fun-loving, and loves talking to a large group of friends?
Sanguine (or A Sanguine person)
What is the term for the normal way people act and speak when they are relaxed and telling the truth?
Honest Baseline - the way how people act and speak when they are not stressed and when they are being truthful
What is the term for a quick rule of thumb used by the brain to make fast decisions?
Heuristic
This Indian festival is known as the "Festival of Colours" and marks the arrival of spring.
Holi
What type of house is often built on long supports above the ground to protect it from floods?
A house on stilts.
Which temperament type likes to take charge, act as a leader, and fix problems immediately?
Choleric (or A Choleric person)
What is the term for the mental effort required to think through and construct a lie?
Cognitive load
What is the term for an automatic way to save time and mental effort?
Mental Shortcut
Held in Buñol, Spain, on the last Wednesday of August, this festival involves throwing overripe tomatoes.
La Tomatina
What type of house is made of snow and is used in very cold places?
An igloo.
Which temperament type is known for being relaxed, easy-going, and acting as the "Peacemaker" in a group?
Phlegmatic (or A Phlegmatic person)
Contrary to the myth that liars fidget a lot, does hard thinking make liars move more or become stiller than usual?
Stiller than usual
What is the term for an oversimplified image or idea of a type of person?
Stereotype
Celebrated in Brazil before Lent, this massive street festival is famous for lively parades, colorful costumes, and samba dancing.
Carnival
What kind of house is suitable for a hot, dry desert? It should help people stay cool and protect them from the sun.
A desert home with thick walls and small windows.
Which temperament type focuses heavily on details, facts, logic, and keeping everything perfectly organized?
Melancholic (or A Melancholic person)
Instead of avoiding eye contact like people commonly believe, what do liars often do with their eyes to overcompensate?
Hold eye contact longer than normal
According to the lesson chart, are everyday decisions made using heuristics are _______?
Fast and automatic
During this spring tradition in Japan, families and friends gather in parks to have picnics under blooming cherry trees.
Hanami (or the Cherry Blossom Festival)
Why are houses in very cold mountain areas often built with good insulation?
To keep the heat inside and keep the house warm.
According to our lesson, why do we need a mix of different temperaments (such as combining a leader and a peacemaker) in a team? Explain your answer.
To balance different personality strengths and keep the team working well together.
According to Dr. Chris Street, what percentage accurate are most people at detecting lies? The answer tolerance may be +-10%.
According to the decision-making chart, are complex decisions are ________?
Slow and conscious
At the end of the Lunar New Year in Taiwan, thousands of these objects—often written with good wishes—are released into the night sky to drive away evil.
sky lanterns (or lanterns / Pingxi Lanterns)
You need to design a house for a place with heavy rain and strong winds. Name one feature that will help protect the house from the weather.
A strong, well-fixed roof.