Ms. O's Neuroscience Info - How Much Do You Know?

Ready to test your knowledge on personality traits? Let's dive into Conscientiousness! Which of these word sets best matches it?

• Assertiveness, leadership, communication

• Dependability, organization, planning

• Curiosity, creativity, imagination

Imagine you've just scored high in Extroversion! How would your friends most likely describe you?

• quiet, reserved, withdrawn

• outgoing, warm, sociable

Ready to dive into the world of neuroscience? Let's see if you can guess: How many brain receptors does dopamine touch?

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 14

What sparks that feel-good dopamine rush?

• Long term acts of pleasure

• Short term acts of pleasure

Guess how many brain receptors serotonin touches!

• 4

• 5

• 7

• 14

Let's dive into some brain chemistry! True or False: Serotonin, often called the 'happiness chemical,' is triggered by long term acts of pleasure.

• True

• False

Which neurotransmitter is the star player in managing our mood swings and keeping anxiety at bay?

• Dopamine

• Serotonin

• Norepinephrine

• GABA

Ready to explore something new and exciting? Which personality trait is all about loving variety and seeking out fresh experiences?

• Conscientiousness

• Agreeableness

• Openness

• Neuroticism