Understanding Emotional Responses Quiz

What is the role of the amygdala in emotional responses?

• It helps us make decisions and think logically.

• It acts fast to make us react quickly without thinking too much.

• It takes time to process information and come up with a rational response.

• It steps in to calm the situation and think things over calmly.

What happens during an Amygdala Hijack?

• The frontal lobes react before the amygdala has a chance to think things through.

• The amygdala takes control and may cause an over-the-top or irrational reaction.

• The amygdala and frontal lobes work together to come up with a rational response.

• The higher cortex is enabled, leading to a calm and relaxed emotional state.

What is the function of the frontal lobes in managing emotions?

• They act quickly to trigger emotional responses.

• They disable the higher cortex during high emotions.

• They help us feel and understand emotions like fear and pleasure.

• They help us make decisions, plan things, and think logically.

What triggers the amygdala to spring into action?

• A calm and relaxed state.

• A logical and well-thought-out plan.

• Something that triggers our emotions, like fear or pleasure.

• A rational and slow thought process.

What is the typical reaction of the frontal lobes when the amygdala hijacks a situation?

• They quickly take control and react without thinking.

• They disable the higher cortex to manage the situation.

• They step in to think the situation over calmly, but are often too late.

• They trigger a strong emotional response immediately.

What is the first step to take when feeling overwhelmed or upset according to the text?

• Take a deep breath

• Pay attention to your feelings

• Name your feelings

• Look for solutions

What should you do when you feel an emotional hijack coming on?

• Immediately act on your feelings

• Consider the consequences of your actions

• Take a moment to breathe deeply

• Find a solution to the problem

According to the text, what can help your brain understand and manage emotions better?

• Ignoring your feelings

• Naming your feelings

• Forgetting the situation

• Reacting in anger

Before acting on your emotions, what is recommended to do?

• Think about the consequences of your actions

• Suppress your emotions

• Increase the intensity of your reaction

• Immediately tell someone else

What is the purpose of looking for solutions as mentioned in the text?

• To express your emotions freely

• To find a solution to the problem instead of just reacting

• To ignore the problem

• To make the situation worse