Embarrassed? Blame Your Brain

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What is the main topic of 'Embarrassed? Blame Your Brain'?

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The main topic explores how the brain influences feelings of embarrassment and social reactions, particularly in teens.

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What type of text is 'Embarrassed? Blame Your Brain'?

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Informational.

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What does it mean to 'generate' something?

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To create and develop something.

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What is 'humiliation'?

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A feeling even more intense than embarrassment.

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What are 'subheadings'?

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Titles or headings that divide sections of a text, such as 'It's All in Your Head'.

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How do teens react to social problems according to scientific evidence?

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Teens start to react more strongly to social problems.

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What is the difference between embarrassment and humiliation?

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Embarrassment is a mild feeling of discomfort, while humiliation is a much stronger, more intense feeling.

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Why is understanding the brain important in social situations?

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Understanding the brain helps explain why we feel certain emotions, like embarrassment, in social contexts.

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What role do words play in feelings of embarrassment?

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Words can hurt and amplify feelings of embarrassment, as suggested by the phrase 'Words Do Hurt Like Sticks and Stones'.

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What is an example of critical vocabulary in the text?

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Words that are essential for understanding the main ideas, such as 'embarrassment' and 'humiliation'.