Benefits of Prefrontal Cortex Exercises Quiz

Which part of the brain is associated with the emotional signal of fight, flight, or freeze?

• Amygdala (guard dog)

• Hippocampus (elephant)

• Prefrontal cortex (owl)

Which part of the brain helps process memories?

• Amygdala (guard dog)

• Hippocampus (elephant)

• Prefrontal cortex (owl)

Which part of the brain helps with thinking and planning and staying calm?

• Amygdala (guard dog)

• Hippocampus (elephant)

• Prefrontal cortex (owl)

What part of the brain is doing this: Staying focused in class even when the person next to you is talking.

• Amygdala (guard dog)

• Hippocampus (elephant)

• Prefrontal cortex (owl)

What part of the brain is doing this: Processing a memory of a new person that you just met.

• Amygdala (guard dog)

• Hippocampus (elephant)

• Prefrontal cortex (owl)

What part of the brain does this: Planning how to do a science project or thinking before you speak.

• Amygdala (guard dog)

• Hippocampus (elephant)

• Prefrontal cortex (owl)

What part of the brain is doing this? Yelling when a fire ant bites you or a bee stings you.

• Amygdala (guard dog)

• Hippocampus (elephant)

• Prefrontal cortex (owl)

According to the exercises, what activity is recommended at the end of the day to enhance memory function of the HIPPOCAMPUS (elephant)?

• Intense physical fight

• Following a sleep routine

• Engaging in drama

• Avoiding sleep

Which type of activities are suggested to benefit the prefrontal cortex?

• Sedentary activities (watching TikTok)

• Sports, dance, martial arts, yoga

• Minimal movement

• Minimal sleep

What is the effect of gratitude activities on the prefrontal cortex?

• They decrease positive emotions.

• They have no effect on the brain.

• They increase negative emotions.

• They increase positive emotions which activate the prefrontal cortex.