The Brain Game

The video discusses the challenges of self-doubt, especially among women, and its impact on performance. It explores the role of neural alarms in the brain, which can hinder focus and concentration. The speaker shares personal experiences and research findings, offering strategies to manage self-doubt and anxiety. Techniques include reframing thoughts, practicing under pressure, and using positive self-talk. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding these psychological processes to improve performance and overcome impostor syndrome.

What is a key focus of Barnard College as mentioned in the introduction?

• Offering online courses

• Empowering young women to change the world

• Providing financial aid to all students

• Focusing solely on STEM education

What does the speaker identify as a common issue among accomplished women?

• Overconfidence

• Self-doubt

• Lack of opportunities

• Financial instability

How does the brain's ancient alarm system affect performance?

• It enhances focus and concentration

• It shuts down the ability to focus

• It triggers a fight-or-flight response

• It improves memory retention

What technique is used to study neural alarms in the brain?

• Electroencephalography (EEG)

• Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)

• Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

• Computed Tomography (CT)

What strategy did Team Canada use to help athletes overcome self-doubt?

• Reframing failures in non-emotional terms

• Intensive physical training

• Meditation and yoga

• Nutritional counseling

What is a recommended practice to prepare for anxiety-inducing situations?

• Relying on luck

• Practicing under similar conditions

• Ignoring the anxiety

• Avoiding the situation entirely

How can self-talk in the third person help in stressful situations?

• It has no effect

• It confuses the speaker

• It helps in self-distancing and calming down

• It increases anxiety

What physiological response is considered beneficial during stress?

• Increased heart rate

• Muscle tension

• Decreased breathing

• Sweating

What is the psychological term for thinking others notice our mistakes more than they do?

• Cognitive dissonance

• Confirmation bias

• Spotlighting

• Egocentric bias

What is a common feeling associated with impostor syndrome?

• Overconfidence

• Arrogance

• Feeling like a fraud

• Indifference