Cues to Anger
Define anger cues.
Warning signs that you have become angry.
Explosion phase represents what number on the anger meter?
10
Which behavioral response is best for conflict resolution?
Assertive
What does "A" stand for in the ABCD model?
A. Activating event - anger inducing event.
Step 1
Identify the problem causing the conflict.
The way our bodies respond when we become angry is called what kind of response?
Physical.
First stage of the aggression cycle
Buildup - cues to anger
How can an aggressive behavioral response be defined?
B. My feelings matter, yours are unimportant.
What does "B" stand for in the ABCD model?
Belief - specifically about the activating event.
Step 2
Identify feelings associated with the conflict
Behaviors we display when we get angry, observed by the people around us is called what kind of cue?
Behavioral
Buildup stage represents what number range on the anger meter
1-9
How can a passive behavioral response be defined?
A. My feelings are inconsequential, yours are important.
What does "C" stand for in the ABCD model?
Consequences (emotional)
Step 3
Identify the specific impact of the problem
Emotions.
Second stage of the aggression cycle
Explosion - verbal/physical aggression, violence, destruction
How can a passive-aggressive behavioral response be defined?
A. May show refusal or dismissal in a less obvious way.
B. My feelings matter, yours are unimportant.
C. Same goal as aggression by less enforcement.
What does "D" stand for in the ABCD model?
Dispute - disputing beliefs to adjust your feelings of anger.
Step 4
Deciding whether to resolve conflict or let it go
Thoughts that occur in response to an anger-related event are .. ?
Cognitive.
Third stage of the aggression cycle
Aftermath-consequences (fired, loss of family/friends)
How can an assertive behavioral response be defined?
A. Standing up for yourself in a way that is respectful of other people.
What is thought stopping?
Telling yourself to stop thinking negative thoughts ("I will only get in trouble if I keep thinking this way").
Step 5
Addressing and resolving the conflict