What is Dialectics?
Entering the paradox of “yes” and “no,” “true” and “not true,” at the very same time.
Self-soothing focuses on which of the five senses?
All five
What is the name of this?
Ampersand
Name the Mindfulness “What” skills
1. Observe
2. Describe
3. Participate
What acronym are Build Mastery and Cope Ahead part of?
ABC PLEASE
T/F: Per Dialectics, change is the only constant
True
T/F: distress tolerance skills are meant to make you feel better
False. They are meant to help you get through a painful situation and refrain from impulsive actions
What does the “P.S.” stand for in letters/emails/pigeon mail?
Postscriptum
T/F: You can’t observe and describe simultaneously
True. You can only use one of the “what” skills at a time.
T/F: Build Mastery involves doing the same thing repeatedly without increasing or decreasing intensity
False
Instead of, “either-or” type-thinking, you should use what type of thinking?
"Both-and" thinking
What does “P” stand for in ACCEPTS?
Pushing away
Why are previews for movies called “trailers?”
They initially came after or “trailed” the feature film
What does it mean to “Participate?”
Throwing yourself into whatever you’re doing at a given moment and becoming one with the experience.
What module are Build Mastery and Cope Ahead part of?
Emotion Regulation
Dialectics helps us to be more what?
Flexible and approachable; avoid assumptions and blaming
Focusing on the positive aspects of an otherwise painful situation is an example of what part of the IMPROVE skill?
M – Meaning making
What is the value of the opposite side?
4. The sum of opposite sides on a standard die always equal 7
What is the difference between Observing and Describing?
When coping ahead, how should you imagine the situation?
As if you’re in the situation now.
What is meant by “change is transactional?”
You affect others and others affect you
Name a goal of Distress Tolerance
Which of the Hawaiian islands is also known as “The Forbidden Isle?”
Ni’ihau
Name a goal of Mindfulness Practice
What is the goal of ABC PLEASE?
Reduce vulnerability to Emotion Mind