Follow The Steps
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Step 1: Watch 2 min 48 sec
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Step 2: Discuss 15-30 minutes
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Step 3: Select Activity 45-60 minutes
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Some suggested questions to ask after you watch the video:
Download PDFQuestion #1
What’s something you love doing that makes you feel proud or alive?
Question #2
How does having a passion help protect you from risky choices?
Question #3
Why is it important to know what feels rewarding or exciting to you?
The Science of Joy: Video #1
The Science of Joy | 2 min 48 sec
Students learn about dopamine’s role in their brains and how it influences their choices. It explains how engaging in enjoyable activities triggers the release of dopamine, creating a connection between their actions and the joy they feel. It emphasizes the connection between everyday enjoyable activities and the release of dopamine, highlighting the importance of understanding this process for making informed decisions.
