The Brain, Intelligence, and Thinking in Adolescence

Question 1

The organ inside the head that controls all
body functions of a human being.

Answer 1

THE BRAIN

Question 2

Three main structures of the brain

Answer 2

Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Brain stem

Question 3

Responsible
for most of
the brain’s
function such
as thought
and
movement.

Answer 3

Cerebrum

Question 4

Coordinates
voluntary
movements
such as
posture,
balance,
coordination,
and speech

Answer 4

Cerebellum

Question 5

Processing of sensory
information, understanding
spatial orientation and body
awareness.

Answer 5

PARIETAL LOBE

Question 6

Controls the
flow of
messages
between
the brain and
the rest of the
body

Answer 6

Brain stem

Question 7

Take charge of our
thoughts, language,
memory, learning.

Answer 7

FRONTAL LOBE

Question 8

Located at the back of the
brain is responsible for
vision.

Answer 8

OCCIPITAL LOBE

Question 8

Involved in primary auditory
perception, such as hearing, and
holds the primary auditory cortex.

Answer 8

TEMPORAL LOBE

Question 9

Involves generating new
ideas, insights, or
solutions that are
original, imaginative, and
valuable.

Answer 9

CREATIVE
THINKING

Question 10

TWO TYPES OF THINKING

Answer 10

CREATIVE
THINKING

CRITICAL
THINKING

Question 11

A diagram for representing
tasks, words, concepts, or
items linked and arranged
around a central concept or
subject using a non-linear
graphical layout.

Answer 11

MIND MAPPING

Question 11

Involves analyzing,
evaluating, and
synthesizing information
to form reasoned
judgments or make
decisions.

Answer 11

CRITICAL
THINKING

Question 12

Who developed the “Multiple Intelligences” graph?

Answer 12

HOWARD GARDNER

Question 13

The ability to identify and distinguish among different
types of plants, animals, and weather formations found in
the natural world.

Answer 13

Naturalistic Intelligence “Nature Smart”

Question 14

An individual’s ability to analyze information and produce
work that involves oral and written language, such as
speeches, books, and emails.

Answer 14

Verbal-Linguistic Intelligence “Word Smart”

Question 15

The ability to develop equations and proofs, make
calculations, and solve abstract problems.

Answer 15

Logical-Mathematical Intelligence “Logic Smart”

Question 16

Allows people to comprehend maps and other types
of graphical information.

Answer 16

Visual-Spatial Intelligence “Picture Smart”

Question 17

Enables individuals to produce and make meaning
of different types of sound.

Answer 17

Musical Intelligence “Music Smart”

Question 18

Possible jobs include:
It is the ability to control body movements and
handle objects skillfully.

Answer 18

Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence “Body Smart”

Question 19

An ability to recognize and understand other
people’s moods, desires, motivations, and
intentions.

Answer 19

Interpersonal Intelligence “People Smart”

Question 20

People’s ability to recognize and assess those same
characteristics within themselves.

Answer 20

Intrapersonal Intelligence “Self Smart”