MindUp (Lesson 1)

At bedtime, you think about what you learned at school that day.

What part of your brain is at work?

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

• Prefrontal Cortex (PFC)

You work through a tough math problem.

What part of your brain is at work?

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

• Prefrontal Cortex (PFC)

You remember the words to a new song that you heard this week.

What part of your brain is at work?

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

• Prefrontal Cortex (PFC)

You jump because you are surprised by a loud alarm.

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

• Prefrontal Cortex (PFC)

You are trying to remember your new friend's name.

What part of your brain is at work?

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

• Prefrontal Cortex (PFC)

You jump when you see a snake outside.

Which part of your brain is at work?

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

• Prefrontal Cortex (PFC)

After school, you tell your family about your day.

Which part of your brain is at work?

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

• Prefrontal Cortex (PFC)

Your friend accidentally bumps into you. You react by immediately shoving your friend.

Which part of your brain is at work?

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

• Prefrontal Cortex (PFC)

You make a good choice and feel proud of yourself.

Which part of your brain is at work?

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

• Prefrontal Cortex (PFC)

You tell your family some interesting facts about penguins that you learned today.

Which part of your brain is at work?

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

• Prefrontal Cortex (PFC)