Negative Ways to Express Anger
"If that's the best you can do, please don't help me!"
Sarcasm
Dilating pupils, fast breathing, and sweating are physical signs of ___?
Anger
Name one physical effect you experience when you are angry.
Varied Answers
If you are really angry and you ignore it, it will go away.
False
What starts with a T, ends with a T, and is full of T?
Teapot
"It's your own fault."
"Well, maybe I'm just a little disappointed, but it's no big deal." This is an example of ___.
Stuff or repress anger.
Name one medical condition long lasting anger can cause.
High blood pressure, stomach ulcers, or intestinal problems.
Anger energizes people for physical attack.
True
What do you call a pony with a sore throat?
A little horse
"You made me so angry when you come home late."
You statements
Focusing anger on a safer or less threatening person or situation is called ____. (Example: Being mad at your boss but taking it out on your spouse.)
Shifting the Anger
Give an example of a negative "you" statement.
Varied Answers
Delaying dealing with anger can cause the anger to build and explode.
True
Why is six afraid of seven?
Because seven eight (ate) nine.
Hitting, throwing objects, and making threats.
Physical violence
Repressing your anger towards a person or situation and putting it on yourself causing depression and self-hate is an example of _____.
Self-directed anger
What is the second step of creating an "I statement?"
(2) Identifying a specific incident.
You do not have the right to express your own needs, say no, change your mind, or ask for help.
False
What has teeth but cannot eat?
A comb
"I knew I shouldn't have counted on you."
Projecting guilt
Weakening anger and trying to pretend it does not exist is an example of ____?
Dilute anger
What is the first step of creating an "I statement?"
(1) Stating how you feel (I feel...)
"You make me feel worthless when you don't appreciate my efforts." Is an example of an "I statement."
Turn this into an "I statement."
*Daily double* False
I feel worthless when you do not show appreciation for my efforts.
Forwards I am heavy, backwards I am not. What am I?
Ton