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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?
What term is used to describe the situation when our downstairs brain takes over and makes it hard for us to think?
Why might the downstairs floor of the brain take over?
Why might the downstairs floor of the brain take over?
What happens when we 'flip our lids' according to the text?
What happens when we 'flip our lids' according to the text?
What does Dr. Hazel Harrison use to explain what happens in our brains when we feel strong emotions?
What does Dr. Hazel Harrison use to explain what happens in our brains when we feel strong emotions?
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What can we do to help 'get our lids back on' when we've 'flipped our lids'?
What can we do to help 'get our lids back on' when we've 'flipped our lids'?
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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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Description
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.
