“How stories shape our minds”

What does the Native American proverb mentioned in the video say?

• The one who listens to the story rules the world.
• The one who writes the story rules the world.
• The one who tells the story rules the world.
• The one who reads the story rules the world.

According to the video, what potential do stories have?

• They can entertain us.
• They can change prejudice and persuade.
• They can confuse us.
• They can make us sad.

What happens when people read chapters of Harry Potter, according to the research mentioned?

• They believe they can fly.
• They rate themselves higher in the ability to move things with their mind.
• They become more aggressive.
• They want to become writers.

What psychological effect do stories have on us?

• They make us sleepy.
• They immerse us in the world of the story.
• They make us forget our own lives.
• They make us dislike reading.

What is a result of immersing ourselves in a story, as discussed in the video?

• We feel bored.
• We activate brain areas related to the actions we read about.
• We forget the story quickly.
• We become less empathetic.

What system is thought to be involved in immersing ourselves into a story?

• The nervous system.
• The digestive system.
• The mirror neuron system.
• The respiratory system.

How do fictional characters function for us, according to the video?

• As distractions.
• As social surrogates.
• As real people.
• As obstacles.

What effect can stories have on our mood and self-esteem?

• They can improve both.
• They can worsen both.
• They have no effect.
• They make us anxious.

According to the video, what is more effective than factual arguments in changing opinions about controversial topics?

• Music.
• Stories.
• Debates.
• Statistics.

What is an important part of understanding the world for children, as mentioned in the video?

• Watching TV.
• Reading textbooks.
• Telling and hearing stories.
• Playing video games.