The Ability to Quickly Assess the Emotions of Those Around

question 21

True/False

The ability to quickly assess the emotions of those around them and adapt their words, tone, and gestures accordingly is called social intelligence.

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Definitions:

Cerebellum

A part of the brain located at the back of the skull, responsible for coordinating voluntary movements and maintaining posture and balance.

Basal Ganglia

Clusters of neurons in the brain involved in coordinating movement and learning as well as aspects of emotion and cognition.

Hippocampus

A major component of the brain of humans and other vertebrates, involved in the consolidation of information from short-term memory to long-term memory, and in spatial memory that enables navigation.

Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for voluntary movement, expressive language, and managing higher level executive functions.