Psychology & the Brain
What is the body's automatic response to a perceived threat commonly called?
Fight-or-flight response
What is the term for acting without thinking through the consequences?
Impulsivity
What is it called when you interrupt someone repeatedly instead of letting them finish speaking?
Interrupting
What is the term for a limit someone sets to protect their comfort, needs, or well-being?
Boundary
What is the term for recognizing your own abilities, needs, and areas for improvement?
Self-awareness
What is the term for a learned behavior that happens in response to a particular trigger?
Conditioned response
What is the first thing you can do to interrupt an automatic angry reaction?
Pause before responding
What type of question encourages more than a yes-or-no answer?
Open-ended question
What is it called when someone repeatedly tries to make you feel guilty for saying no?
Guilt-tripping
What is it called when you speak up for your own needs and rights?
Self-advocacy
What is the term for repeatedly thinking about the same upsetting situation without reaching a solution?
Rumination
What is the term for recognizing the warning signs that happen before anger escalates?
Recognizing triggers and early warning signs
What is it called when you repeat someone's message in your own words to check your understanding?
Paraphrasing
What is the term for a relationship in which both people can express needs and respect each other's limits?
Healthy relationship
What is the term for recovering and adapting after difficult experiences?
Resilience
What is the name for assuming the worst possible outcome will happen?
Catastrophizing
What is the decision-making strategy of stopping, considering choices, and then acting called?
Stop-think-act
What communication style involves expressing your needs clearly while respecting others?
Assertive communication
What should you do if someone shares your private information without permission?
Communicate the boundary and seek support if needed
What is the difference between a long-term goal and a short-term goal?
A long-term goal takes more time to achieve; a short-term goal can be achieved sooner and may help you reach the long-term goal
What is the term for avoiding a situation because it causes anxiety, which can make the fear harder to overcome over time?
Avoidance behavior
When someone is angry, why can delaying a response help prevent a conflict from escalating?
It provides time to regulate emotions and consider consequences before acting
What is the term for assuming you know what someone meant without asking them to clarify?
Making assumptions
What is the difference between trust and loyalty?
Trust is confidence in someone's honesty or reliability; loyalty is commitment or faithfulness to a person or relationship
What is the term for accepting that you cannot control everything while focusing on what you can influence?
Acceptance and focusing on what is within your control