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Brain Basics

Total questions: 29

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the name of the structure that acts like the Guard Dog?
a)
hippocampus
b)
prefrontal cortex
c)
amygdala
2.
When the hair on the back of our neck stands up and we feel like running away, this is an example of what response?
a)
flight
b)
fight
c)
freeze
3.
What part of our brain is immediately located behind the forehead and acts like the Wise Old Owl?
a)
amygdala
b)
limbic brain
c)
prefrontal cortex
4.
When someone pushes us on the playground, our first response may be to push back. This is an example of what type of response?
a)
flight
b)
fight 
c)
freeze
5.
Which part of our brain protects us from danger?
a)
hippocampus
b)
right hemisphere
c)
amygdala
6.
Which part of our brain helps us make good choices?
a)
hippocampus
b)
prefrontal coretex
c)
amygdala
7.
When we lash out at someone else or use angry words without thinking, what part of our brain is that coming from?
a)
hippocampus
b)
amygdala
c)
prefrontal cortex
8.

The part of your brain that handles emotions

a)

Prefrontal cortex

b)

Cerebrum

c)

Amygdala

d)

Brain stem

9.

What could happen if you don't get yourself under control?

a)

You could get in a fight

b)

You could get in trouble

c)

You may say something you regret

d)

All of these

10.

What is the "thinking" part of your brain called?

a)

Amygdala

b)

Brain stem

c)

Prefrontal cortex

d)

Lizard brain

11.

How do you need to breath for it to really calm you down?

a)

Fast

b)

In through your mouth

c)

Deeply, slowly with control

d)

Hold your breath

12.

What part of the brain dictators the Fight, Flight or Freeze reponse?

a)

Hippocampus

b)

Prefrontal Cortex

c)

Amygdala

d)

Cerebellum

13.

Experiencing trauma may cause the six parts of our brain to become....

a)

Overactive

b)

Underactive

c)

Overactive or Underactive

d)

Inactive

14.

The Amygdala is also known as the...

a)

Fear Center

b)

Self-Regulation

c)

Awareness Center

d)

Memory Center

e)

Survival Center

15.

The Cingulate is also known as the...

a)

Fear Center

b)

Self-Regulation

c)

Awareness Center

d)

Memory Center

e)

Survival Center

16.

The Insula is also known as the...

a)

Fear Center

b)

Self-Regulation

c)

Awareness Center

d)

Memory Center

e)

Survival Center

17.

The Hippocampus is also known as the...

a)

Thinking Center

b)

Self-Regulation

c)

Awareness Center

d)

Memory Center

e)

Survival Center

18.

The Brain Stem is also known as the...

a)

Thinking Center

b)

Self-Regulation

c)

Awareness Center

d)

Memory Center

e)

Survival Center

19.

Knowing about the__________helps us to know more about how our body and mind works.

a)

Body

b)

Mind

c)

Brain

d)

Spirit

20.

From the list below what is the best way to handle stress and trauma?

a)

Isolate yourself from others

b)

Kick a desk

c)

Talk to a counselor

d)

Bury your emotions

21.

How does being dysregulated affect ones actions?

4 lines
22.

All stress is bad.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Only children, 18 years and younger, experience trauma.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Define resilience.

4 lines
25.

Which of the following is NOT one of the layers in the brain?

a)

Survival Brain

b)

Thriving Brain

c)

Relationship Brain

d)

Thinking Brain

26.

The (a)   is the brain's memory bank.

27.

The (a)   is the brain's regulator.

28.

At what age is the brains prefrontal cortex considered fully developed?

a)

15

b)

18

c)

21

d)

25

e)

30

29.

It is important for one to be aware of his/her emotions.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Sure, whatever