Vocabulary
Terms
Terms
What is arousal?
Arousal is the level of alertness in the body.
True or False: There is one menu of self-regulation strategies that works for everyone.
False. Everyone is different, and there is no "one size fits all" approach to self-regulation.
True or False: Crying and laughing are not self-regulation strategies.
False - expressing your emotions in this way can help you self-regulate and calm-down.
True or false: Your level of arousal may range from low, or asleep, too high, or highly stressed, and each of these can be optimal depending on the activity or environment.
True.
What is self-regulation?
Self regulation is your ability to manage your arousal and emotions.
Give two examples of cognitive strategies for self-regulation.
Two of the following (other strategies may also be correct):
•Coloring, beading, diamond art, woodworking, ceramics, or other crafts
•Card games, Scrabble, Monopoly
•Puzzles, Wordle, Soduku
•Counting backwords from 100
True or False: Some emotions are good and some emotions are bad.
False. No emotions are bad, but some may not be optimal for the environment or activity.
True or false: All activities and environments require the same levels of arousal.
False.
What are sensory regulation strategies?
Sensory regulation strategies are strategies that use sensory input to help you regulate your body and emotions.
What is one reason cognitive strategies can help with self-regulation?
Any of the following:
They can distract you from hyper-focusing on events or activities that create anxiety or stress.
They can help you relax if you choose a cognitive strategy you enjoy.
They can help you engage with others in a structured and positive way.
Other answers may also be correct.
No. The emotions of the green zone are not appropriate for all situations (for example, when you are trying to sleep, when you are at a birthday party, when you are at a Seahawks or Mariners playoff game).
True or false: Different environments and activities can change our arousal.
True. For example, you may not feel excited when you first arrive at a sports event, but you may become excited and energized by the emotions and actions of the fans around you.
Cognitive strategies are those that rely more on thinking rather the senses.
Name two strategies that can help you self-regulate and whether they are sensory or cognitively based?
Answers may vary.
True or False: Being angry is never an appropriate emotion or response.
False. Anger may be an appropriate emotion in a situation in which there is injustice happening, you are being mistreated or bullied, some is getting hurt. However, some ways of expressing your anger may be better (more helpful) than others.
Name a time or situation when low arousal is the optimal level.
When you are sleeping or need to sleep, or when you are relaxing or trying to relax.
What is the "just right" level of arousal?
This is when your level of arousal to be “just right” for the environment and activity.
Why is it important to know how to use self-regulation strategies?
False. Self-regulation is using strategies to help you change your emotions to an optimal level (not just cover them up).
Name a time that high arousal is the optimal state.