What part of the brain is it?!

What part of the brain is it?!

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Flashcard

Life Skills

6th Grade

Hard

Created by

Gabriela Henriquez-Johnston

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

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.

Back

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...!!

7.

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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