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Mind Control: How to Keep from Flipping Your Lid

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

The limbic system (also known as the Reptilian or Downstairs Brain) is responsible for what?

a)

Thoughts

b)

Movement

c)

Emotions

d)

Language

2.

The Prefrontal Cortex (or Upstairs Brain) is sometimes called what?

a)

The Hippopotamus

b)

The Wise Leader

c)

The Nervous System

d)

The Right Hemisphere

3.

The Prefrontal Cortex helps with which? Check all that apply.

a)

Doing math problems

b)

Making decisions

c)

Self-control

d)

Focus and attention

4.

When a person "flips their lid" it means that...

a)

Their thinking brain is working

b)

They fainted

c)

Their heart is no longer beating

d)

Their emotions have taken control

5.

When a person "flips their lid", some common reactions include which of the following? List all that apply.

a)

Leaving the classroom. And maybe slam the door.

b)

Turning down the heat on the stove.

c)

Attacking with hands or feet.

d)

Attacking with words.

6.

What are some possible ways that the body alerts us to strong emotions. Check all answers that apply.

a)

We sneeze uncontrollably

b)

We start to sweat

c)

We clench our fists

d)

We can't think straight

7.

Just because we feel strong emotions (anger, worry, embarrassment), doesn't mean we're in danger and should fight or flight.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

What is one thing that you do to calm down? Answer any that apply to YOU and YOU only.

a)

Take deep breaths

b)

Ask the teacher if you can take a walk

c)

Talk to someone who is not involved in the problem

d)

Draw

e)

Do something physical

9.

After calming down and identifying what you're feeling, how can you re-activate your thinking brain so that you can make good decisions?

a)

Go to a psychiatrist for help

b)

Think about all the possible responses and figure out which one will lead to the best outcome for everyone

c)

Refuse to ever talk to the person that made you feel that way

d)

List ways to get even with the person that upset you

10.

Working to fix a problem with someone demonstrates

a)

A Fixed Mindset

b)

A Growth Mindset