Capabilities of the human brain

The brain's right side is more concerned with details.

• true

• false

Answer explanation

The left side is more concerned with details.

For scientists, the left side of the brain is dominant.

• true

• false

Synapses are also called brain cells.

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• false

Answer explanation

Synapses are also called connections or pathways.

Shakira has an IQ of between 160 and 170.

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• false

Answer explanation

140

Gardner's theory is over 30 years old.

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• false

Every person has only one of the multiple intelligences.

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• false

Answer explanation

We all have the various intelligences to some extent.

Adrenaline and cortisol are our bodies' reaction to stress.

• true

• fale

Mild stress can increase our risk of neurological diseases.

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• false

Answer explanation

Mild stress can lower the risk of neurological diseases.

The UK has over 15 million stress management practitioners.

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• false

Answer explanation

Over 2 million

Listening to music has an effect on our emotions.

• true

• false