The Brain Science of Emotions and How to Control Them

What is emotion regulation?

• The ability to read emotions from faces.

• The skill of bouncing back after a setback.

• The process of dealing with unwanted feelings and emotions.

• The process of remembering experiences better.

Which brain region is responsible for detecting threats?

• Hippocampus

• Amygdala

• Cerebellum

• Prefrontal Cortex

What technology is used to take pictures of the brain?

• Ultrasound

• CT Scan

• X-ray

• Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)

Which strategy involves changing how you think about a situation?

• Avoiding the situation

• Expressing your feelings

• Distracting yourself

• Reappraisal

What is the role of the prefrontal cortex in emotion regulation?

• Regulating heart rate

• Detecting threats

• Controlling impulses and emotions

• Storing memories

At what age does the prefrontal cortex fully mature?

• About 24 years old

• About 18 years old

• About 30 years old

• About 12 years old

What happens in the brain when we change how we think about a negative situation?

• Increased activity in the amygdala

• Decreased activity in the prefrontal cortex

• Increased activity in the prefrontal cortex and decreased activity in the amygdala

• No change in brain activity

What is the shape of the amygdala?

• Round

• Almond-shaped

• Square

• Triangular

Which strategy involves not showing your bad feelings to others?

• Avoiding the situation

• Distracting yourself

• Reappraisal

• Suppressing emotions

Tell Miss Kromka - Which emotional regulation strategy are you going to pick to try to use next time you are upset.