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Why do We lose Control of our Emotions?

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  • Which part of the brain helps us think logically and act with kindness?
    Cerebral cortex
    Thumb
    Brain stem
    Midbrain
  • What might happen if your emotions get too strong?
    You might become a superhero
    You might turn invisible
    You might not be able to think clearly
    You might grow taller
  • What does "flipping your lid" mean?
    Doing a somersault
    Closing your eyes
    Putting a lid on a pot
    Losing control of your emotions
  • What does the downstairs brain help us do in dangerous situations?
    Fight flight or freeze
    Read write or draw
    Sing dance or laugh
    Eat drink or sleep
  • Where are our emotions and memories created and stored?
    In our stomach
    In our feet
    In the midbrain
    In our hands
  • What can strong feelings be a sign of?
    You're going to grow taller
    You're about to win a prize
    You're going to learn a new language
    You might be close to flipping your lid
  • What is the "upstairs brain" also called?
    The automatic brain
    The thinking brain
    The emotional brain
    The sleeping brain
  • Who can help you with strategies to solve problems?
    Your pet
    Your favorite toy
    A trusted adult
    The TV
  • What can help us tell an adult what we need after flipping our lid?
    Not talking at all
    Using "I" statements
    Using "You" statements
    Writing a letter
  • What happens when we "flip our lid"?
    Our upstairs and downstairs brain can't talk to each other
    Our brain gets bigger
    We become smarter
    We fall asleep
  • What can learning about the brain help us become?
    Faster runners
    Better athletes
    Peaceful problem solvers
    Better cooks
  • What is a good thing to do when you feel like you might flip your lid?
    Take deep breaths and look for an adult to talk to
    Run away as fast as you can
    Yell at everyone around you
    Flip your lid right away
  • What happens to our emotions when we flip our lid?
    They make us sleepy
    They disappear
    They turn into superpowers
    They become too strong
  • What does the video say can help us understand our emotions better?
    Watching more TV
    Eating more candy
    Learning more about the brain
    Playing more video games
  • What does the upstairs brain help us do when we have a problem?
    Eat a snack
    Think of possible solutions
    Go to sleep
    Forget about the problem
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