Quiz on Brain Functions

Which part of the brain is primarily involved in decision making?

• Prefrontal Cortex

• Occipital Lobe

• Temporal Lobe

• Parietal Lobe

What qualities are associated with the prefrontal cortex in decision making?

• Cool and Rational

• Emotional and Impulsive

• Creative and Artistic

• Fast and Reactive

What does the "Comfort Zone Trap" refer to?

• Doing what others do

• Simplifying the decision to doing something or not doing it

• Doing what you always do

• Going through on a decision because of the effort you put in

What is the "Bandwagon Effect"?

• Doing what others do

• Simplifying the decision to doing something or not doing it

• Going with the flow and not seeing the decision

• Putting the decision off

What does "Overconfidence & Wishful Thinking" involve?

• Doing what feels easy

• Focusing on what you want to happen

• Going through on a decision because of the effort you put in

• Doing what you always do

What does "Procrastination" mean in decision-making?

• Going with the flow and not seeing the decision

• Putting the decision off

• Doing what feels easy

• Simplifying the decision to doing something or not doing it

What can help make a decision?

• Freedom

• Money

• Time

• Friends

What are ethics?

• Rules of right and wrong that form a system of behavior

• Laws enforced by the government

• Personal opinions about various topics

• Scientific theories about human behavior

What ethical dilemma is presented in the Trolley Problem?

• Choosing between two flavors of ice cream

• Deciding whether to save one person or five people

• Picking a favorite color

• Selecting a book to read

Which question helps you consider the impact of your actions on others?

• Is it fair?

• How would I feel if somebody did it to me?

• What does my conscience say about it?

• Have I ever been told it’s wrong?