Components of self Lesson 1 - The Brain

Physical

Values, Morals &Choices

Emotions

Dreams & Goals

RespectFUN! Companions

hip

Trust

Guidance

Communication

Faithfulness

Support

Accountability

Love

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• Regulates Body Functions

• Allows you to interpret and respond to experiences

• Shapes your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors

Reason; Judgment Movement

Holds sensory & spatial info.

HearingVision

Cerebral Cortex

The Teen Brain Pruning Process

"If a teen is doing music or sports or academics, those

are the cells and connections that will be hardwired. If

they're lying on the couch or playing video games or MTV,

those are the cells and connections that are going to

survive.”

Dr. Jay Giedd; Dr. Jay Giedd; National Institute National Institute of Mental Healthof Mental Health

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Allows people to experience emotions and feel pleasure

Process Process EmotionsEmotions

Emotional Memories Emotional Memories

Control center for Control center for hormones hormones

Dopamine“Feel good” chemical. Elevates mood.

NorepinephrineFight or Flight Response

Serotonin:Regulates mood, emotion, sleep apatite.