How Your Brain Works

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to understand how humans think?

• It helps us make better decisions

• It allows us to control others

• It is only useful for scientists

• It has no impact on daily life

Open Ended

How do you think the limbic system and the prefrontal cortex might work together when you make decisions?

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The Limbic System helps you ___ fast.

Multiple Choice

Which part of your brain helps you react quickly and automatically when you get scared?

• Prefrontal Cortex

• Limbic System

• Cerebellum

• Occipital Lobe

Multiple Select

Which of the following are functions of the Prefrontal Cortex?

• Solving tricky problems

• Making quick choices

• Reacting automatically

• Thinking things through step by step

Multiple Choice

When you catch a ball without thinking, which system is in control?

• Limbic System

• Prefrontal Cortex

• Cerebellum

• Brainstem

Open Ended

Which system did you engage to answer the questions as quickly as possible?

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Which system did you engage to answer those questions?

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How much does the ball cost if a bat and a ball cost $1.10 in total and the bat costs $1.00 more than the ball?

Multiple Choice

Which part of the brain is fast and efficient, often jumping to quick answers to save energy?

• The Limbic System

• The Prefrontal Cortex

• The Cerebellum

• The Brainstem

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The Limbic System's first job is to keep us ___.

Open Ended

Explain how the Limbic System and the Prefrontal Cortex interact when you are faced with a difficult problem. What can you do to ensure you get the correct answer?

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for students to engage the Prefrontal Cortex when learning new things?

• Because it helps them learn and focus on challenging tasks

• Because it makes them forget less

• Because it uses less energy

• Because it keeps them safe from danger

Multiple Select

Which of the following are ways the Prefrontal Cortex can be affected during challenging tasks?

• It can become easily distracted

• It uses a lot of energy

• It always gives the wrong answer

• It helps us focus

Open Ended

What is one strategy you can use to help your brain rest and save energy while doing challenging work?

Multiple Choice

Which part of the brain is described as impulsive and emotional, but not the most accurate?

• Prefrontal Cortex

• Limbic System

• Cerebellum

• Brainstem

Multiple Choice

What is one strategy you can use to maintain a growth mindset when you face negative thoughts about yourself?

• Ignore your feelings

• Use positive self-affirmations

• Blame others

• Give up on the task

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The Limbic System can cause us to ___ when we underestimate the effort required for a task and overestimate our ability.

Open Ended

How does the Limbic System influence your thoughts and feelings when you receive a bad grade or face a stressful situation?

Open Ended

Explain why breaking big projects down into smaller pieces can help you manage stress and mental energy.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Limbic System?

• Slow and steady

• Uses a lot of energy

• Responsible for fight or flight

• Good at solving complex problems