Age 18 to 20 Lesson A6 – Up and Down Regulation Triggers
Do the following descriptions of decision-making seem familiar?
Feeling paralyzed by the size of a task—like delaying a group project because you’re unsure where to start.
Stress leading to frustration and avoidance—such as snapping at teammates during a meeting instead of addressing issues calmly.
Frequent mistakes while trying to form new habits—like forgetting to track meals when starting a fitness plan.
Falling back on old habits under pressure—such as relying on late-night cramming for exams despite knowing it’s ineffective.
Fear of making the wrong decision—like hesitating to invest in a new skill because of doubts about its usefulness.
The video lesson includes the following topics and lesson objectives:
Cognitive Domain (Knowledge, Comprehension, Application)
1.1 Define the term "unmet need" and explain how it triggers decision-making processes in the brain.
1.2 Identify the trigger of the Automatic Decision System and how it responds to the trigger
1.3 Identify the trigger of the Deliberate systems and how it responds to the trigger
1.4 Recognize common situations (e.g., career choice, relationship change) where a "struggling moment" might lead to up-regulation from the Automatic to the Deliberate system.
Affective Domain (Receiving, Responding, Valuing)
2.1 Acknowledge the importance of the Cingulate Cortex's role in conserving energy and making safe decisions by discussing how this relates to one’s own decision-making habits.
2.2 Express a willingness to explore personal experiences with “struggling moments” as a way to recognize up-regulation triggers in oneself.
2.3 Demonstrate curiosity by identifying one’s own automatic responses to familiar situations versus situations that require thoughtful decision-making.
Psychomotor Domain (Perception, Set, Guided Response)
3.1 Practice identifying physical or emotional cues that signal a "struggling moment," such as increased heart rate or frustration.
3.2 Role-play a simple scenario where the...
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