What happens to our brains when we learn to play a musical instrument or try a new game?
L3 How Trying New Experiences Affects Our Brain

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Arts
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5th Grade
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Hard
Brian Granse
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Our brains become less active.
Our brains light up with excitement and possibility.
Our brains do not change.
Our brains only use existing pathways.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the image, how do the brains of musicians differ from non-musicians when listening to music?
Musicians' brains do not show any changes.
Non-musicians' brains light up more than musicians'.
Musicians' brains light up differently because of their experience with making music.
There is no difference between musicians and non-musicians.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the effect of engaging in new activities on the brain's neural connections?
It weakens existing connections.
It has no effect on neural connections.
It strengthens existing connections and creates new pathways.
It only uses old pathways and ignores new ones.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does trying new experiences do to our brains according to the text?
It makes our brains less active
It challenges our brains in creative and innovative ways
It makes our brains tired
It has no effect on our brains
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What neurotransmitter is released when we learn something new, enhancing our emotional well-being?
Adrenaline
Insulin
Dopamine
Serotonin
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the benefits of engaging in new experiences as mentioned in the text?
Decreases self-esteem
Reduces confidence
Boosts self-esteem and confidence
Has no impact on self-esteem
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the text, what does promoting lifelong learning encourage us to do?
Avoid new challenges
Embrace change and grow
Stay the same
Give up easily
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the impact of exploring new adventures like learning to make music or playing a new game?
It limits our brain capacity
It has no impact on our brain
It transforms our brain positively
It makes learning other skills harder
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