Ramsey - Chapter 5 - Lesson 1 - Quiz

What is the term used to describe shopping as a way to relieve stress?

• Retail therapy

• Cognitive dissonance

• Impulse buying

• Stress shopping

What is the function of the prefrontal cortex described as in the text?

• The emotional center

• The rational decision-maker

• The memory storage

• The sensory processor

What is the fight, flight, or freeze response designed to help us deal with?

• Modern-day stressors

• Prehistoric threats like lions or bears

• Social interactions

• Academic challenges

What does the prefrontal cortex help control besides memory checks?

• Heart rate

• Impulse responses and thoughts

• Digestive processes

• Muscle coordination

What does the text suggest about the body's response to threats?

• It is slow and deliberate

• It is automatic and quick

• It is unpredictable

• It is always accurate

What are the three questions your brain is always asking?

• Do I belong? Am I safe? Does this feel good?

• What time is it? Where am I? Who am I with?

• Is it raining? Is it sunny? Is it cloudy?

• What should I eat? Where should I go? What should I wear?

Which part of the brain goes offline during a flight, fight, or freeze response?

• Amygdala

• Prefrontal cortex

• Hippocampus

• Cerebellum

What is the role of the prefrontal cortex in decision-making?

• It triggers emotional responses.

• It helps in logical thinking and planning.

• It controls involuntary actions.

• It regulates sleep patterns.

What is the effect of having a clear vision of your goals?

• It makes you spend more.

• It keeps your prefrontal cortex online.

• It increases stress levels.

• It leads to impulsive buying.

What is a common response when companies lead you to respond impulsively?

• Increased savings

• Impulsive buying

• Careful planning

• Reduced spending