Video Comprehension Questions

True or False: Neuroplasticity refers to the brain's ability to change and adapt over time.

• True

• False

True or False: Scientists believed that the brain was unchangeable after childhood.

• True

• False

True or False: The video suggests that anxiety is always a negative experience.

• True

• False

True or False: Disordered anxiety can interfere with a person's ability to function in daily life.

• True

• False

True or False: Avoidance of anxious situations can actually increase anxiety levels.

• True

• False

True or False: The brain releases adrenaline during moments of anxiety, similar to moments of excitement.

• True

• False

True or False: Facing fears directly can lead to a decrease in anxiety over time.

• True

• False

True or False: Gradual exposure therapy is a method that can help treat anxiety disorders.

• True

• False

What is a common sign of anxiety?

• Calmness in stressful situations

• Excessive worry and unease of what may happen

• Lack of concern for personal safety

• Overconfidence

How does cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) assist individuals with bipolar disorder?

• By directly altering brain chemistry to stabilize mood

• By teaching coping strategies to manage symptoms

• By providing a permanent cure for the disorder

• By increasing the effectiveness of mood stabilizers