2. Emotional Bodywork

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2. Emotional bodywork

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In exploring the emotional world of human beings, it is essential to understand how the brain works. Although much research has been done to understand how emotions, feelings and the neural system work in our brains, we still have a limited understanding of these processes and mechanisms. The complex links between various factors (experiences, cultural beliefs, hormones, etc.) and how they influence how we feel, every day, are not yet understood. We have only reached several conclusions that give us a rough idea of how our brains work, and this is the best perspective we have, so far, although it is still evolving.

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Video: How the brain works with emotion

Video: Memory and information storage in the brain

Article: the empty brain

Legend has it that a hidden kingdom forged a sword that together with the power of the Elemental Gems (fire, water, air and earth) could defeat any evil. Gather the gems with your knowledge of emotional bodywork to complete the ultimate weapon and defeat the dragon hiding in the dungeon.

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Thank goodness you've come! We need your help! You must collect the 4 Elemental Gems to make the sword powerful enough to defeat the fearsome dragon that is terrorising our town...

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Help us, only a person like you could do it!

Ugh, what laziness, right?

Of course!

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Darn! I thought you were cool... What's going to become of us!

Hehehe, just kidding, man. Ahem, of course I'll help you...

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I knew you wouldn't fail me! Thank you so much! Here is the sacred sword. Now collect the Elemental Gems to complete it and defeat the dragon.

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LEVEL 1 - GEMA of earth

Beware, an inquisitive skeleton stands in your way! Get the gem of the earth by passing a quiz on emotional bodywork.

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GEM OF EARTH

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Where do you think you are going, mortal?! You will not be worthy of the gem of the earth until you get all my questions right, dare you?

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Amygdala

Thalamus

Which brain structure regulates emotion, memory, and the "fight or flight" response?

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Neocortex

Hippocampus

Which part of the brain handles higher cognitive functions and emotional processing?

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Prefrontal Cortex

Hippocampus

Which brain structure is key for memory formation, learning, and spatial navigation?

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Congratulations! Here's your reward, you've earned it

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Oh, I've lost my way, give me another chance!

Hahahahaha, what are you saying?

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Answer true or false to get out of the room alive and get the next gem.

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GEM OF AIR

LEVEL 2 - GEM of air

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Memory is primarily stored in neurons through changes in their electrical activity.

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Neural activity directs gene expression, which results in the modification of synaptic structures to store information as memory.

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MicroRNAs are crucial because they regulate gene expression at the synapse, which is essential for memory formation.

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You have obtained the Gem of Air!

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Drag the light to find the right answer

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GEM of water

LEVEL 3 - GEM OF WATER

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Which of the following is something humans are born with?

Reflexes

Programs

Data

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What type of mechanism did Thomas Hobbes suggest thinking arose from in the brain?

Mechanical motions

Electrical signals

Hydraulic fluids

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Which expert wrote the book "In Our Own Image" (2015) mentioned in the article?

George Zarkadakis

Thomas Hobbes

Hermann von Helmholtz

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What metaphor for human intelligence became popular in the 3rd century BCE?

Hydraulic model

Telegraph model

Mechanical model

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You have obtained the Gem of Water

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Answer the questions

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GEM of fire

Level 4 - GEM of fire

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Why is the Information Processing (IP) metaphor considered "sticky"?

Because it encumbers our thinking with powerful language and ideas.

Because it is backed by substantial scientific evidence.

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Which publication launched cognitive science?

Language and Communication (1951)

How to Create a Mind (2013)

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It has led to significant advancements.

What primary problem does the author identify with the IP metaphor?

It oversimplifies brain functions.

It misguides research.

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You have obtained the Gem of Fire!

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GAME OVER

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Defeat the dragon!

final level - DRAGoN

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How dare you bother me, you whippersnapper!

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THE END

And so you defeated the dragon. Everything was peaceful again. And you became a Legend and an expert of emotional bodywork.

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