Embarrassed? Blame Your Brain

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What do our brains react to in the same way?

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Physical pain and social rejection.

Front

What system is responsible for fight or flight reactions to stress or fear?

Back

Limbic system.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a response to embarrassment?

Back

Big smile.

Front

What is a main idea regarding brain changes in teens?

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Brain changes cause teens to have strong reactions to social situations.

Front

What becomes a kid's top priority in middle school according to the passage?

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Spending time with friends.

Front

What is the limbic system responsible for?

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Emotional responses, including fear and pleasure.

Front

What physical reaction might occur when someone feels embarrassed?

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Red face.

Front

What is a common emotional response to social rejection?

Back

Feeling sad or anxious.

Front

How does the brain's response to social situations differ in teens compared to adults?

Back

Teens often have stronger emotional reactions.

Front

What is the role of the amygdala in the brain?

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It processes emotions like fear and pleasure.