Mindfullness Pre/Post Test

Mindfulness is...

• having a mind full of thoughts

• paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment

• being calm all the time

• paying attention to only negative stuff and just ignoring it.

The part of the brain reacts to fear, threats and danger - fight, flight or freeze is____________?

• Prefrontal Cortex

• Hippocampus

• Amygdala

• Puppies

The part of the brain helps store memories is _________?

• Prefrontal Cortex

• Hippocampus

• Amygdala

• Bacon Cortex

This part of the brain is responsible for learning, reasoning and thinking.

• Prefrontal Cortex

• Hippocampus

• Amygdala

• Peanut Butter Jelly Complex

Our upstairs brain is

• our thinking brain

• our emotional brain

• filled with donuts

• filled with peanut butter

Our downstairs brain is....

• our thinking brain

• our emotional brain

• filled with peanut butter

• filled with chocolate

Which part of the brain is in control when we get mad and "flip our lid"?

• Upstairs, thinking brain

• Downstairs, emotional brain

Practicing mindfulness can help us strengthen our __________________?

• our downstairs, emotional brain

• our biceps

• our abs

• upstairs, thinking brain

Which of the following is an example of mindfulness?

• Daydreaming

• Taking time to look at the sunset or smell flowers

• Wishing you were at home when you're at school

• I have no idea what that is!

Which of these are mindfulness practices you can use in the moments you feel stress?

• Mindful breathing

• Visualization (picturing your favorite place in your mind)

• Mindful Coloring

• All of the above