Definitions
An emotion we experience when someone does something we do not like
Anger
T or F: the way you express anger cannot be changed
False. Behaviors are usually learned but your nervous systems response is inherited.
name one physical cue of anger
Face or ears are hot, heart racing, stomach turning, headaches
T or F: When we're angry, our other feelings don't matter.
False, it is important to acknowledge the secondary feelings and why we feel them
Not everyone gets angry
False. It is okay to get angry and notice that everyone handles anger differently
What is aggression?
A behavior that is intended to cause ham or injury
Give an example of an anger trigger?
being dissed or insulted, betrayed, being lied to
hitting something, pacing
What are "I" Statements?
How you express how you feel about certain situations. "I feel that you were trying to hurt me"
Anger will automatically led to aggression
False. Effective anger management involves controlling the escalation of anger
When someone holds back their actions
Control
What is a trigger?
Something that creates an emotional or behavioral response
Name one emotional cue of anger? (those secondary emotions)
disrespected, impatient, insecure, rejected, jealous
T or F: Learning the signs of anger early on can help you change the situation?
True
You can feel other emotions besides anger
True. Anger often times is linked with feelings of guilt, sadness, hurt
What are coping skills?
Things that help people deal with difficult situations
T or F: some people may not realize something is a trigger?
True
Name one cognitive cue of anger
racing thoughts, negative thoughts
What are 2 coping skills you can do if your PO makes you angry?
Talk to someone, taking a step out, listening to music, going to the gym, taking deep breaths
The only way to get people to listen to me is by yelling at them.
False
To release your emotions or frustrations. You can do this by talking to a friend or journaling
Venting
:)
What is thought stopping?
stopping the current thought pattern of angry thoughts "Don't do this" "You can get busted"
distractions, releases muscle tension, promote relaxation
Breaking something or hurting someone will make the anger go away
False