Brain Science Vocabulary, Terms 1-20

Match the following words to the correct definitions.

• Work or operate in a particular way

• function

• Decision-making part of the brain

• sneer

• To smile or speak in a mocking manner.

• development

• A state of growth or advancement

• efficient

• productive

• Frontal cortex

Match the following words to the correct definitions.

• A departure from what is normal

• represent

• Understand/share the feelings of others

• empathy

• Lacking obvious principle/ organization

• haphazard

• words used to help show meaning

• aberration

• to show a similarity or symbol

• context

Match the following words to the correct definitions.

• prompted by a natural reaction

• hypothesis

• A state of confusion

• instinctive

• no clearly define or expressed

• vague

• Idea tested through research/experiments

• delirious

• to decline in quality or condition

• deteriorate

Match the following words to the correct definitions.

• to have as property; keep as one's own

• reliable

• To have in mind as something to be done

• possess

• One who may be trusted; dependable

• 
  justify

• to prove or show to be right

• perforated

• pierced with a hole or holes

• 
  intend

The ​ (a)   , located at the front of the brain, is like the manager in charge of making our thoughts and actions ​ (b)   . When we talk about ​ (c)   , it's the frontal cortex that helps us understand how others feel and share in their emotions. In the ​ (d)   of a classroom, we can represent our ideas during discussions or presentations, showcasing the organized thoughts that the frontal cortex helps us develop. Learning about the frontal cortex gives us insights into how our brains work, especially when it comes to being efficient, empathetic, and able to represent ourselves effectively in various situations.

• frontal cortex
• efficient
• empathy
• context

Teenagers in school often face challenges as they navigate the complex terrain of social interactions and academic responsibilities. In the ​ ​ (a)   world of adolescence, it's not uncommon to witness a ​ (b)   or two, as some teens struggle with the pressures of conformity. However, it's crucial to recognize that occasional rebellious behavior is more of an ​ (c)   than the norm. Behind the scenes, the frontal cortex, a key player in cognitive ​ (d)   is striving to ​ (e)   efficiently, aiding teenagers in refining their decision-making skills and social understanding during this crucial phase of life.

• haphazard
• sneer
• aberration
• development
• function

As the final exams approached, students became​ ​ (a)   with stress, feeling the weight of academic expectations. Despite the challenging circumstances, their collective ​ (b)   to support and ​ (c)   a positive attitude prevailed, creating a unified front that guarded against the ​ (d)   of morale, like a ​ (e)   shield holding firm against negativity.

• delirious
• instinct
• possess
• deterioration
• perforated

Before conducting their science experiment, the students formulated a ​ (a)   to predict the outcome of their research. Their intention was to gather ​ (b)   data that would ​ (c)   their conclusions, avoiding any ​ (d)   or ambiguous interpretations in order to present a clear and well-supported scientific analysis.

• hypothesis
• reliable
• justify
• vague