Question 1

The ______ dimension of the brain emphasizes your process of conceptualizing the world based on what you interact with in the world.
A) constructive
B) physiological
C) social
D) emotional

Accepted Answer

The constructive dimension of the brain refers to how we construct our understanding and conceptualization of the world based on our interactions and experiences within it. This involves cognitive processes such as perception, memory, and thought, which help us to interpret and make sense of the world around us.

Question 2

Michael Dickmann and Nancy Stanford-Blair provided a framework to keep all information in the brain organized into six ______.
A) quadrants
B) divisions
C) regions
D) dimensions

Accepted Answer

Michael Dickmann and Nancy Stanford-Blair's framework organizes information in the brain into six dimensions, not quadrants, divisions, or regions. This approach is part of their work on understanding and improving cognitive functions and learning strategies.

Question 3

______ intelligence is defined as a person's ability to know and regulate their own feelings, perceive and understand the feelings of others, and effectively work between their own and other's feelings.
A) Existential
B) Linguistic
C) Spatial
D) Emotional

Accepted Answer

Emotional intelligence involves understanding and managing one's own emotions, empathizing with others, and handling interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.

Question 4

In the education world, which is an example of when leaders overlook the power of the social dimension of the brain?
A) students having a debate regarding the pro and con aspects of a topic
B) individual note-taking students listening passively to a lecture
C) a group project where every student is given a task that must be completed with another student
D) an interactive lecture by the professor which is filled with discussion and questions and answers

Accepted Answer

Individual note-taking students listening passively to a lecture is an example of overlooking the social dimension of the brain because it does not engage students in social interaction or collaborative learning, which are key to leveraging the social nature of learning.

Question 5

When leaders model the way, challenge the process, enable others to act, inspire a shared vision, and encourage the heart; they tap into the ______ dimension of the brain.
A) constructive
B) physiological
C) emotional
D) social

Accepted Answer

The answer of When leaders model the way, challenge the...

Question 6

The ______ dimension of the brain is the capacity to consider and modify information and understanding.
A) reflective
B) constructive
C) emotional
D) dispositional

Accepted Answer

The reflective dimension of the brain involves the capacity to consider and modify information and understanding, as it pertains to thinking about one's own thought processes and learning.

Question 7

Experiences can be positive or detrimental. If manageable, during these experiences, ______ can stimulate neural growth; if never-ending or traumatic it can damage the brain.
A) stress
B) encounters
C) confrontations
D) altercations

Accepted Answer

Stress, when manageable, can stimulate neural growth by challenging the brain to adapt and strengthen. However, excessive or traumatic stress can lead to damage in the brain, affecting its function and structure.

Question 8

Many leaders overlook the power of the ______ dimension, instead falling back on outdated notions of individualism and fears of losing control.
A) physiological
B) constructive
C) social
D) emotional

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is "social" because the context implies the importance of interpersonal relationships and community in leadership, which is overlooked in favor of individualism and control.

Question 9

The interrelated nature of the dimensions of the brain becomes more apparent when you look at the central role of ______.
A) thought
B) emotion
C) success
D) engagement

Accepted Answer

Emotion plays a central role in the interrelated nature of the brain's dimensions, influencing thoughts, behaviors, and overall mental processes.

Question 10

Which of the following is not an aspect of the reflective dimension?
A) The reflective dimension allows you to critically question a situation that has already occurred, but does not allow for any prediction for future outcomes.
B) The power of the reflective dimension is only as effective as you allow or a leader facilitates.
C) The reflective dimension allows you to engage a variety of critical thinking capacities.
D) The reflective dimension allows you to translate information into implications and action.

Accepted Answer

The reflective dimension encompasses critical thinking about past events, future implications, and translating insights into actions. It does not exclude the ability to predict future outcomes based on reflections; rather, it can enhance foresight by analyzing past and present situations.

Question 11

The ______ dimension allows you to translate information into implications and action.
A) emotional
B) reflective
C) physiological
D) constructive

Accepted Answer

The reflective dimension involves thinking deeply about information, considering its implications, and determining how it can be applied or acted upon, which aligns with the process of translating information into implications and action.

Question 12

The ______ dimension of the brain recognizes that there is a fundamental connection between your brain and your body.
A) reflective
B) physiological
C) emotional
D) dispositional

Accepted Answer

The physiological dimension of the brain acknowledges the intrinsic link between the brain's functions and the body's physical state, emphasizing how one's physical health can directly affect brain function and vice versa.

Question 13

Which would not be a way for a group leader to facilitate the reflective dimension aspect of the brain?
A) Give the group members a prompt on what to reflect on such as what the most surprising and/or unexpected idea that was expressed in the discussion.
B) Hand out dedicated reflection journals for the members to describe what happened during an experience, including what they accomplished, interactions they had, and plans developed for the future.
C) Moving immediately to another task without facilitating a debrief regarding the challenges of the previous project.
D) Provide opportunities for reflection breaks and encourage students to record their thoughts about what they have learned, either alone or with a fellow group member.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which would not be a way for...

Question 14

The ______ dimension of the brain influences how individuals see and react to situations and others based on feelings.
A) social
B) reflective
C) emotional
D) dispositional

Accepted Answer

The emotional dimension of the brain is responsible for how individuals perceive and respond to situations and others, as it relates to feelings and emotions.

Question 15

Which of the following scenarios is not an example of the physiological dimension of the brain?
A) staying up late to watch a movie, so not getting enough sleep
B) sitting in a class with a friend you are in fight with, so feeling angered
C) going to a concert and standing too close to the speakers, so having trouble hearing others
D) oversleeping, so not being able to eat breakfast

Accepted Answer

The physiological dimension of the brain refers to the physical and biological aspects of brain function, such as sleep, hearing, and nutrition. Scenario B, which involves feeling angered due to a social situation, pertains more to the emotional or psychological dimension rather than the physiological dimension of the brain.

Question 16

The ______ dimension of the brain focuses on the critical and inextricable role that others play in how you see and react to the world.
A) social
B) emotional
C) reflective
D) dispositional

Accepted Answer

The social dimension of the brain emphasizes the importance of social interactions and relationships in shaping our perceptions and responses to the world around us.

Question 17

______ enables you to predict outcomes, envisions futures, prioritize information, and revise both real outcome and conceptual models.
A) Dreaming
B) Insight
C) Speculation
D) Reflection

Accepted Answer

Reflection involves thinking deeply about past experiences, which helps in predicting outcomes, envisioning futures, prioritizing information, and revising both real outcomes and conceptual models.

Question 18

Which of the following examples best relate to the emotional dimension of the brain?
A) having skipped breakfast and feeling hungry
B) taking time alone to reflect upon your day
C) feeling threatened by a colleague before a meeting
D) turning your positive ways of thinking into habits

Accepted Answer

Feeling threatened by a colleague before a meeting relates to the emotional dimension of the brain, as it involves processing emotions like fear or anxiety in response to social interactions.

Question 19

Your ______ capacity allows you to engage a variety of critical thinking capacities, such as the ability to critically question both a situation and your understanding or mental mode.
A) constructive
B) physiological
C) reflective
D) dispositional

Accepted Answer

Your reflective capacity allows you to engage in critical thinking by questioning both the situation and your own perceptions or assumptions.

Question 20

Mental modes are the key to the ______ dimension of the brain.
A) reflective
B) dispositional
C) emotional
D) constructive

Accepted Answer

Mental models are frameworks that help in understanding and constructing knowledge, making the "constructive" dimension the most relevant.

Quiz 5: Design Thinking and Brain Leading

The ______ dimension of the brain emphasizes your process of conceptualizing the world based on what you interact with in the world.

Michael Dickmann and Nancy Stanford-Blair provided a framework to keep all information in the brain organized into six ______.

______ intelligence is defined as a person's ability to know and regulate their own feelings, perceive and understand the feelings of others, and effectively work between their own and other's feelings.

In the education world, which is an example of when leaders overlook the power of the social dimension of the brain?

When leaders model the way, challenge the process, enable others to act, inspire a shared vision, and encourage the heart; they tap into the ______ dimension of the brain.

The ______ dimension of the brain is the capacity to consider and modify information and understanding.

Experiences can be positive or detrimental. If manageable, during these experiences, ______ can stimulate neural growth; if never-ending or traumatic it can damage the brain.

Many leaders overlook the power of the ______ dimension, instead falling back on outdated notions of individualism and fears of losing control.

The interrelated nature of the dimensions of the brain becomes more apparent when you look at the central role of ______.

Which of the following is not an aspect of the reflective dimension?

The ______ dimension allows you to translate information into implications and action.

The ______ dimension of the brain recognizes that there is a fundamental connection between your brain and your body.

Which would not be a way for a group leader to facilitate the reflective dimension aspect of the brain?

The ______ dimension of the brain influences how individuals see and react to situations and others based on feelings.

Which of the following scenarios is not an example of the physiological dimension of the brain?

The ______ dimension of the brain focuses on the critical and inextricable role that others play in how you see and react to the world.

______ enables you to predict outcomes, envisions futures, prioritize information, and revise both real outcome and conceptual models.

Which of the following examples best relate to the emotional dimension of the brain?

Your ______ capacity allows you to engage a variety of critical thinking capacities, such as the ability to critically question both a situation and your understanding or mental mode.

Mental modes are the key to the ______ dimension of the brain.