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- 1. Multiple Choice
The amygdala plays and important role in what?
Processing
Sight
Body Temperature
Emotions and Reacting
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is an "amygdala"?
Part of the brain that is responsible for the production of the blood cells.
Part of the brain that is responsible for the production of stress and anxiety.
Part of the brain that is responsible for gathering information.
Parte of the brain that is responsible for the production of teeth.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which part of the brain constantly checks your memory and compares it to what you experience?
Hippocampus
Amygdala
Frontal Lobe
Hypothalamus
- 4. Multiple Choice
Interactions between the _____ and the hippocampus ensure that we remember for a long time those events that are important and emotional.
Amygdala
Cerebrum
Thalamus
Hypothalamus
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThis is the region of the brain responsible for critical thinking, decision making, and considering consequences.Limbic SystemSynapsesNeuronsPrefrontal Cortex
- 6. Multiple Choice
Our brain reacts to physical threats the same as mental or social threats by preparing us for Flight, Fight, or Freeze.
true
false
- 7. Multiple Choice
When someone is angry they make quick (and often bad) decisions. Usually, they don't take much time to think things over before deciding. Part of the reason for this is...
amygdala hijack
PFC
they don't like to think
None of the above.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Why is studying the brain important?
You have your brain your whole life and should know how it works.
Understanding how the brain works will help you better understand the decisions of others.
- 9. Multiple Choice
When you are effected by "Amygdala Hijack" you react to situations and have a difficult time thinking before acting. This reaction is also called the.....
Fight, Flight or Freeze response.
Up or Down response.
Peanut butter and Jelly response.
Brain Emergency response.
- 10. Multiple Choice
A ball is flying at full speed towards your face. What is your hippocampus probably doing?
Recognizes the ball and the pain it will cause if it hits you. It sends a message to alert the amygdala of danger.
Ignores the situation and makes you fall asleep.
Blames the rest of the body on your bad luck.
Remembers what a ball is used for and thinks over why it could be flying at your face.
- 11. Multiple Choice
You are about to do a presentation in front of the class.
How is your Amygdala likely to respond?
It activates a reflexive response to a threat. It shuts down communication with the prefrontal cortex. You become unable to think clearly and you panic or freeze.
It communicates with the PFC to reason what to do next.
Does nothing in response to danger.
Makes you think about your favorite food and drink combination related to meetings.
- 12. Multiple Choice
What is the role of the prefrontal cortex in decision making?
It is responsible for the production of stress and anxiety.
It is responsible for critical thinking, decision making, and considering consequences.
It is responsible for the production of blood cells.
It is responsible for the production of teeth.
- 13. Multiple Choice
What happens during an 'amygdala hijack'?
It activates a reflexive response to a threat. It shuts down communication with the prefrontal cortex. You become unable to think clearly and you panic or freeze.
It communicates with the PFC to reason what to do next.
Does nothing in response to danger.
Makes you think about your favorite food and drink combination related to meetings.
- 14. Open Ended
Explain how learning works in the brain. Use the four stages we discussed.
- 15. Open Ended
How CAN learning about Amygdala Hijack and how learning works in the brain help you navigate High School and Life?
- 16. Multiple Choice
The repeated access of a memory causes neurons to connect together in the brain and form a...
Neural network
Neural pathway
Myelin
Nucleus
- 17. Multiple Choice
A neural network is when many neural pathways connect in order to form a part of your identity that is easily accessible through various experiences throughout your life moving forward.
True
False
- 18. Multiple Choice
This is a cell found in the brain that helps us learn and become more of who we are.
Neuron
Nucleus
Nebula
New book
- 19. Multiple Choice
These two neurons are identical, except for one major thing, the electrical signal on the left one is slow and the electrical signal on the right one is fast. What is causing this?
The one on the right has more myelin because it has been used more often.
The one on the left is just built different
Genetic mutations
The one on the right has more myelin for no reason.
- 20. Multiple Choice
Back in the day when I was growing up, I was told that the brain develops up to a certain point and then basically we're done. This is now known to be incorrect, and the fact is the brain can adapt and change throughout our life in multiple ways. People who consider themselves lifelong learners, reinforced this fact.
This idea about the brain is called...
Neural plasticity
Flexible brain
Smart people versus dumb people
Amygdala hijack
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