Understanding the Brain's Response Mechanisms

The video explains how emotions originate from the brain and their importance in our lives. It breaks down the brain into three parts: the smart brain, emotional brain, and survival brain, each playing a role in how we process emotions. The video discusses the fight, flight, freeze response triggered by stress and offers techniques to manage emotions, such as deep breathing and mindfulness, to keep the smart brain active.

What is the main source of our emotions according to the video?

• Heart

• Brain

• Liver

• Stomach

Which part of the brain is responsible for problem-solving and clear thinking?

• Emotional brain

• Survival brain

• Smart brain

• Reptilian brain

What is the primary function of the survival brain?

• Emotional regulation

• Creative thinking

• Basic body functions

• Storing memories

What happens to the smart brain during strong emotional responses?

• It stores more memories

• It speeds up thinking

• It goes temporarily offline

• It becomes more active

Which response is NOT part of the 'Fight, Flight, Freeze' reaction?

• Fight

• Faint

• Flight

• Freeze

What might trigger the 'Fight, Flight, Freeze' response in everyday life?

• Watching TV

• Doing homework

• Eating dinner

• Sleeping

Which activity can help calm the survival brain?

• Watching a movie

• Taking deep breaths

• Playing video games

• Listening to loud music

What is a recommended way to calm down your thoughts?

• Running

• Mindfulness

• Sleeping

• Eating

How can you keep your smart brain active during stress?

• Avoiding communication

• Talking to a trusted adult

• Ignoring the problem

• Sleeping more

What is essential for effectively managing big emotions?

• Practicing regularly

• Avoiding emotions

• Ignoring stress

• Suppressing feelings