PerDev Module 6: The Powers of the Mind

Brain Structure and Function

• The cerebrum controls voluntary movement.
• The parietal lobe is responsible for processing sensory information related to touch and spatial awareness.

Brainstem Function

• The brainstem connects the spinal cord and controls involuntary functions like breathing and heart rate.

Mental Health and Wellbeing

• Good mental health leads to a better quality of life, relationships, and overall wellbeing.
• Self-esteem is about having a positive sense of self-worth and confidence.

Factors Influencing Self-Esteem

• During puberty, peers, family, and media can influence a person's self-esteem.

Eating Disorders

• The most common eating disorders mentioned are anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

Sleep and Mental Health

• Sleep affects mental health, with sleep deprivation linked to anxiety, depression, and mood disorders.

Emotional Intelligence

• EQ stands for Emotional Quotient, a measure of emotional intelligence.
• Emotional intelligence involves recognizing and understanding emotions in oneself and others.
• Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others in the context of emotional intelligence.

Test your knowledge of the three major parts of the brain: cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem. Understand the functions of the four lobes of the cerebrum and how they affect vision, personality, emotions, and sensory perception.