Understanding the Brain and Mental Health

Understanding the Brain and Mental Health

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Flashcard

Life Skills

12th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Mental health is sometimes harder to understand than physical health because:

Back

it is less visible and often misunderstood.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main function of the Prefrontal Cortex?

Back

Planning, decision-making, and impulse control

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which brain part is central for emotional processing and fear responses?

Back

Amygdala

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Hippocampus is crucial for ________ and spatial navigation.

Back

forming and consolidating new memories

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Neurotransmitters are responsible for communicating chemicals such as serotonin and dopamine, which affect mood and motivation.

Back

True

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When the Prefrontal Cortex, Amygdala, Hippocampus, or Neurotransmitters are overactive, underactive, or imbalanced, what can be affected?

Back

Mental health can be affected.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Today, I learned that the brain is:

Back

an organ that controls thoughts, memory, and actions

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which part of the brain is commonly involved in mental health conditions such as depression? Options: Prefrontal cortex, Cerebellum, Occipital lobe, Medulla oblongata

Back

Prefrontal cortex

9.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What part of the brain is the CEO?

Back

Prefrontal Cortex