Cognition Quizzes Brain Myths Busted: Can You Separate Fact from Fiction? Very Big Brain October 3, 2024 Brain Myths Busted: Can You Separate Fact from Fiction? Welcome to the Brain Myths Busted: Can You Separate Fact from Fiction? quiz! There are a lot of popular beliefs about how the brain works, but how many of them are actually true? This fun and educational quiz will challenge your understanding of common brain myths, from whether we only use 10% of our brain to the truth about multitasking. Test your knowledge and find out if you can separate brain fact from fiction while learning a few surprising truths along the way. 1 / 12 You only use 10% of your brain. True False This is a common myth. Brain imaging shows that much more than 10% of the brain is active, even when you're at rest. 2 / 12 Brain cells do not regenerate. True False The brain can generate new neurons in certain areas, a process known as neurogenesis, particularly in the hippocampus, which is involved in memory. 3 / 12 Right-brained people are more creative, while left-brained people are more analytical. True False While certain tasks are dominated by one hemisphere, both sides of the brain are used together for most activities. 4 / 12 Playing brain games can significantly improve overall intelligence. True False While brain games may improve skills in specific tasks, there’s little evidence that they boost overall intelligence or cognitive ability in a meaningful way. 5 / 12 The brain uses more energy than any other organ in the body. True False Even though the brain only accounts for about 2% of body weight, it consumes roughly 20% of the body's energy. 6 / 12 Multitasking is an efficient way to get things done. True False Multitasking can actually reduce productivity, as the brain struggles to switch between tasks, leading to more mistakes and longer completion times. 7 / 12 Listening to classical music, like Mozart, makes you smarter. True False While "The Mozart Effect" was once popular, research doesn't support the idea that listening to classical music boosts overall intelligence. 8 / 12 As you age, it's normal for your brain to stop creating new connections. True False The brain can continue to form new neural connections throughout life, thanks to neuroplasticity, even as we age. 9 / 12 Sleep is important for consolidating memories. True False Sleep plays a crucial role in the consolidation of short-term memories into long-term memories. 10 / 12 The human brain is fully developed by age 18. True False Brain development continues well into a person's mid-20s, particularly in areas like the prefrontal cortex, which governs decision-making and impulse control. 11 / 12 Drinking coffee can improve focus and mental alertness. True False Caffeine in coffee acts as a stimulant, temporarily improving focus, alertness, and concentration. 12 / 12 Alcohol kills brain cells. True False While excessive drinking can damage the connections between brain cells and impair brain function, it does not actually kill brain cells. Your score isThe average score is 100% 0% Restart quiz Continue Reading Previous: What’s Your Brain Age? Take the Quiz to Find Out!Next: Do You Have a Creative Brain? Discover Your Cognitive Strengths!
