Reading Quiz

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

• It helps us feel emotions.
• It helps us think logically and plan.
• It helps us control our body movements.
• It helps us make quick, emotional decisions.

2. What does the insular cortex help us with in decision-making?

• It helps us make rational decisions.
• It helps us feel aware of our body and emotions.
• It helps us focus on the future.
• It helps us plan ahead for events.

3. Why is balance important in decision-making?

• To make decisions only based on emotions.
• To make decisions based on what others think.
• To combine both rational thinking and emotional awareness.
• To make decisions quickly without thinking.

4. If you only listened to the insular cortex when making decisions, what might happen?

• You might make decisions based only on how you feel.
• You would think carefully about every decision.
• You would avoid any emotional feelings.
• You would always make the best choice for the future.

5. In the text, what does the word "rational" mean when talking about the prefrontal cortex? "If you only listen to the prefrontal cortex, you might make a decision purely based on what’s rational, like studying for the test even though you really want to hang out with your friends."

• Acting based on feelings without thinking.
• Making decisions based on logic and careful thinking.
• Ignoring emotions to make a quick decision.
• Feeling excited or nervous about a choice.

6. How does the brain use "control" when making decisions?

• by ignoring all feelings and emotions.
• by managing both emotional and logical thinking when making choices.
• by preventing the body from feeling anything.
• by making decisions without considering the future.

7. In a different context, if someone says, "She has an awareness of what is happening around her," what does "awareness" most likely mean?

• She doesn’t notice anything around her.
• She is aware of and pays attention to what is happening around her.
• She only thinks about herself and ignores others.
• She is not aware of her surroundings

8. How do the prefrontal cortex and insular cortex work together to help us make decisions? Use evidence from the text to explain your answer. (don't copy paste from the text!)

9. How do you make decisions? what do you use more your feelings and emotional awareness? or you rational thinking and logic? give examples