Misc
Emotions & the Brain
Strong/Complex Feelings
Calm Down Steps
Anxiety
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What is a survey?

Asking a bunch of people a question and getting their responses, usually for research

100

The part of our brain in charge of strong emotions is called the:

Amygdala

100

Define bittersweet

Feeling happy and sad about something at the same time

100

Name the three calm down steps in the correct order

1. Stop

2. Name your feeling

3. Calm Down

100

Give an example of a situation that may make you feel anxious

[various answers]

200

When we talked about the amygdala sending and receiving information, we used a hypothetical situation in which Miss Kayla's mom called to tell her that her bunny died. What type of field was she standing in when she got that news? (Hint: strong smell)

Lavender 

200

The name for the "thinking brain" that is in charge of our rational, logical, decision making skills

Prefrontal Cortex

200

What is a physical reaction?

Something you feel in your body

200

Give an example of a "Stop" signal

pause, wait, hold on, give me a minute, etc.

200

Definition of anxiety

The uncomfortable feeling you get when you worry about something, that may or may not happen

300

According to a study, 6th graders who used second step were 42% less likely to do what?

Physically fight

300

The small part of our brain located in the middle, by our temple

Amygdala

300

Three physical reactions to joy/happiness

various answers

300

Saying, "I am sad because I feel invisible" is an example of which calm down step?

Name your feeling

300

Complete this sentence Realistic thinking is when you think about what will actually happen, instead of thinking of the _____ case ________

Worst case scenario

400

The four corners of the empathy maps you completed

1. thoughts

2. actions

3. feelings

4. words


400

Our prefrontal cortex is fully developed at the age of:

25

400

Define the word ambivalent. Then, use it correctly in a sentence.

Ambivalent is feeling two contrasting feelings at the same time.

"I am feeling ambivalent about..."

400

Three calm down strategies that require no extra materials

1. Deep centered breathing

2. Counting

3. Positive self talk

400

Four physical responses to anxiety

Sweaty palms

-Upset stomach

-Loss of appetite (can’t eat)

-Clammy hands and feet

-Shaky hands

-Racing heart

-Hard to swallow

-Hot/Cold flashes

-Loss of sleep

-Light headed/dizziness


500

Which song reminds Miss Kayla of summer camp with her friends?

Call Me Maybe

500

The three basic responses to fear, sent from our Amygdala

1. Fight

2. Flight

3. Freeze

500

One example of a chemical our brain tells our body to release when we have strong feelings

•Dopamine/Serotonin

•Epinephrine/Norepinephrine

•Lacrimal glands

Adrenaline, Noradrenaline 

500

Positive self talk definition

Intentionally saying positive words or phrases to yourself, almost as if talking to a friend

500

What is the difference between healthy stress and anxiety?

Healthy stress: motivates us to do things

Anxiety: stops us from doing things