What happens to your brain without any social contact? - Terry Kupers

What is one of the first physical responses a person might experience when isolated for a long time?

• Increased social interaction

• Spike in stress hormones

• Improved memory

• Better sleep patterns

What is the main purpose of "social reality testing" as described in the video?

• To learn new skills and hobbies.

• To gauge how rational our perceptions are.

• To avoid physical activity.

• To increase stress hormones.

How does prolonged isolation affect the brain's limbic system and prefrontal cortex?

• The limbic system becomes less responsive, and the prefrontal cortex grows.

• Both the limbic system and prefrontal cortex become hyperactive.

• The limbic system becomes especially responsive, and the prefrontal cortex may shrink.

• The prefrontal cortex becomes more active, improving reasoning skills.

Which group introduced solitary confinement to US prisons in the late 1700s, believing it would lead to reflection and penitence?

• The Supreme Court

• Human Rights Organizations

• Quaker groups

• Charles Dickens