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Understanding Emotions and the Brain
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Understanding Emotions and the Brain

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What term is used to describe the situation when our downstairs brain takes over and makes it hard for us to think?

  • Brain shutdown
  • Lid flipping (correct)
  • Downstairs chaos
  • Flipping the floor
  • Why might the downstairs floor of the brain take over?

  • To assist in staying physically active
  • To help us learn new things more effectively
  • Because it senses danger or gets overwhelmed with a feeling (correct)
  • To promote positive connections with other people
  • What happens when we 'flip our lids' according to the text?

  • The thinking and feeling people in our brain become more cooperative
  • Our thinking and feeling floors can't communicate effectively (correct)
  • The downstairs floor of our brain becomes inactive
  • Our brain becomes more organized and efficient
  • What does Dr. Hazel Harrison use to explain what happens in our brains when we feel strong emotions?

    <p>An analogy of the brain as a house with different types of people on each floor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can we do to help 'get our lids back on' when we've 'flipped our lids'?

    <p>Focus on taking deep breaths, move your body, and talk to a trusted grown-up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Understanding Emotions and the Brain

    • The brain experiences a range of emotions including sadness, anger, excitement, and fear.
    • Strong emotions can overwhelm the brain, affecting well-being and decision-making processes.

    The Brain as a House Metaphor

    • The brain is likened to a house with two floors: the upstairs (Thinking Floor) and the downstairs (Feeling Floor).

    Downstairs: The Feeling Floor

    • Responsible for signaling emotions and identifying potential dangers.
    • The "feeling people" help recognize and manage emotional states.
    • Examples of "feeling people":
      • Alerting Allie: notices potential threats.
      • Frightened Fliss: reacts to fear.
      • Funloving Freda: represents joy and excitement.
      • Big Boss Betty: oversees emotional responses.

    Upstairs: The Thinking Floor

    • Focuses on understanding, rationalizing emotions, and problem-solving.
    • “Thinking people” assist in emotional regulation and behavioral choices.
    • Examples of "thinking people":
      • Calming Carla: promotes relaxation and mindfulness (yoga).
      • Problem Solving Paula: aids in comprehending and addressing feelings.

    Harmonious Functioning

    • Effective emotional regulation occurs when both floors communicate and collaborate.
    • Balance between feeling and thinking leads to healthy emotional experiences and responses.

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    Explore the fascinating world of emotions and the brain with Dr. Hazel in this interactive quiz. Learn about the inner workings of the brain when experiencing emotions like sadness, anger, excitement, or fear.

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