What part of the brain is responsible for making smart decisions?
What part of the brain is it?!

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Life Skills
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6th Grade
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Hard
Gabriela Henriquez-Johnston
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Prefrontal Cortex
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What part of the brain is responsible for your memories?
Back
Hippocampus
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What part of the brain is responsible for your safety and emotions?
Back
Amygdala
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Someone is making fun of you at lunch because they heard you failed your math test. You decide it's not worth it to give them attention and just keep eating. What part of your brain did you just use?
Back
Prefrontal Cortex
Answer explanation
Your Prefrontal Cortex, or "wise owl," is responsible for thinking before you act! It's wise to not engage in the negative conversation and just ignore the drama :) Or another wise decision would be to tell an adult!
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When you feel calm, ready to learn, relaxed, and safe, that means your PFC (prefrontal cortex) is in control.
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True
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
You’re sitting in class, listening to your teacher describe your assignment. Then when it was time to do it, you got right to work and completed it correctly. What part of your brain helped you do this?
Back
Hippocampus
Answer explanation
Your hippocampus (memory saver) is responsible for helping you to recall important information! You use this part of your brain in school ALL of the time when trying to remember instructions, answers, formulas, etc...!!
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
You touch a hot stove and quickly pull your hand away when you feel how hot it is. What part of your brain did you just use?
Back
Amygdala
Answer explanation
Your Amygdala (guard dog) is responsible for keeping you safe! Signals would be sent to your brain as soon as you touch a hot stove to ALERT you that you're in danger for burning yourself.
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