Brain Drain
What part of the brain is associated with the "Lizard Brain"?
A. Hippocampus
B. Tongue
C. Brain Stem
C. Brain Stem
Is Dr. Jenna a medical doctor?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Dr. Jenna isn't a doctor at all
B. No
When thinking about how big a problem is, what size would warrant finding a classmate to help solve the problem?
A. Small
B. Medium
C. Big
B. Medium
If you need to talk to Dr. Jenna or an administrator, how do you go about that?
A. Ask your teacher to email them for you
B. Fill out the Student Support Form
C. Walk into their office without knocking
B. Fill out the Student Support Form
(It's on an iPad in the wire basket on the wall in the front office.)
The Cognitive Triangle helps explain our mental health. Which part is the most impactful to our wellbeing?
A. Thought: What we think affects how we act and feel
B. Behavior: What we do affects how we think and feel
C. Emotion: What we feel affects how we think and do
D. They all impact each other
D. They all impact each other
Going for a walk or being in nature can boost your serotonin levels. What kind of hormone is serotonin?
A. Mood Stabilizer
B. Pain Killer
C. Reward Chemical
A. Mood Stabilizer
What is Dr. Jenna's cat's name?
A. Socks
B. Boots
C. Mittens
B. Boots
Gently tapping your body can be helpful for emotional regulation. What is this technique called?
A. Fairy Fistbumps
B. Spirit Sprinkles
C. Butterfly Taps
C. Butterfly Taps
There are 5 artistic pathways to choose from at PPA. Which is NOT an option?
A. Visual Art D. Musical Theater/Theater
B. Digital Design E. Vocal Music
C. Instrumental Music F. Dance
B. Digital Design
During which stage of sleep do most vivid dreams occur?
A. REM (Rapid Eye Movement) Sleep
B. Light-Medium Sleep
C. Deep Sleep
A. REM (Rapid Eye Movement) Sleep
Which part of the brain is responsible for decision-making, planning, and impulse control?
A. Prefrontal Cortex
B. Brain Stem
C. Occipital Lobe
A. Prefrontal Cortex
Dr. Jenna loves to do puzzles in her spare time and she still has her favorite one from when she was a child. What is the puzzle picture?
A. Alice in Wonderland
B. Christmas puppies
C. Fishing bait shop
A. Alice in Wonderland
When practicing "Box Breathing", what do we do between inhaling and exhaling?
A. Close eyes
B. Say a positive affirmation
C. Hold breath
C. Hold breath
What clubs are NOT offered at PPA?
A. Battle of the Books, Bible Club, & Comic Book Club
B. Anime Club, Dodgeball Club, & Knitting Club
C. Dungeons & Dragons Club, Girls on the Run, Gender-Sexuality Alliance (GSA), & Improv Club
D. Chess Club, Math Club, Spanish Club, & Technical Theater Club
B. Anime Club, Dodgeball Club, & Knitting Club
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs prioritizes what humans need, with the most important things at the foundation and building up from there. From bottom to top, what order does Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs go?
A. Physiological, Safety, Love & Belonging, Esteem, Self Actualization
B. Safety, Love & Belonging, Physiological, Self Actualization, Esteem
C. Love & Belonging, Physiological, Esteem, Self Actualization, Safety
A. Physiological, Safety, Love & Belonging, Esteem, Self Actualization
Oxytocin is the love hormone. What is something you can do to boost your oxytocin levels?
A. Go for a run
B. Help someone
C. Meditate
B. Help someone
Which sport did Dr. Jenna NOT participate in as a kid?
A. Dance
B. Softball
C. Swimming
D. Gymnastics
E. Basketball
E. Basketball
Having an emotional response is a real experience. What else is TRUE about emotions?
A. Emotions last forever
B. Our reactions to emotions only impact ourselves
C. Emotions do not always reflect reality
C. Emotions do not always reflect reality
In 2020, the all-school musical was performed virtually. What show did PPA perform?
A. Matilda
B. The Little Mermaid
C. High School Musical
C. High School Musical
The _____ is the protective layer that wraps around the axons of nerve cells. It acts as an electrical insulator, helping messages travel quickly and efficiently through the nervous system.
A. Dendrite
B. Axon Terminal
C. Myelin Sheath
C. Myelin Sheath