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Unit 6: Brain Best Answers

1. When 5C Needs are met well, we feel great. This is because natural ‘Feel

Good’ chemicals are released into our system. These natural ‘feel good

chemicals’ cause our body to feel calm and happy. They help us to focus,

plan, problem-solve and engage with others.

2. We can remember the four main chemicals as the word ‘DOSE’:

‘Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin & Endorphins.

3. Dopamine is released when we anticipate something good happening

and when we achieve or get something we want. It’s the ‘Yes! I did it’

reward hormone.

Oxytocin is also known as the ‘trust drug’. It is released when we feel

connected and supported by others.