Understanding Anger
This is the primary feeling that can arise from a perceived threat, insult, or frustration.
What is anger?
Name a common cause of anger, such as a disagreement or unfair treatment.
What is conflict?
This is a healthy way to express anger by speaking directly and calmly.
What is assertive communication?
This technique involves taking slow, deep breaths to help calm the body and mind.
What is deep breathing?
This part of the brain, associated with the “fight or flight” response, plays a major role in anger.
What is the amygdala?
Anger becomes a problem when it is too frequent, intense, or expressed in this harmful way.
What is aggressively?
This type of anger trigger comes from outside sources like other people or circumstances.
What are external triggers?
Blaming, yelling, and hitting are examples of this type of anger expression.
What are aggressive reactions?
Writing down feelings or thoughts to release tension is called this.
What is journaling?
These chemicals, known as the body’s natural stress hormones, are released when we feel angry.
What are adrenaline and cortisol?
True or False: Anger itself is a negative emotion.
What is False? (Anger is a normal emotion, but how we handle it can make it positive or negative.)
This type of trigger comes from within and includes things like self-criticism or past memories.
What are internal triggers?
Passive-aggressive behavior is an unhealthy form of anger expression where anger is shown in this indirect way.
What is a hidden or masked way?
Focusing on positive thoughts or recalling happy memories is known as this kind of coping technique.
What is positive visualization?
This hormone, often related to assertiveness and aggression, can increase when we feel anger.
What is testosterone?
This term refers to a prolonged state of irritation or anger that can impact mental and physical health.
What is chronic anger?
Name one specific example of a situation that might serve as a trigger for anger in a workplace setting.
What is criticism from a supervisor?
True or False: Avoiding situations that cause anger is always a healthy way to manage it.
What is False? (Avoiding might not address the underlying issue.)
This relaxation technique, which involves tensing and relaxing different muscle groups, can reduce physical tension.
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
Studies show that expressing anger in this kind of environment may actually reduce aggression, contrary to popular belief.
What is a supportive or safe environment?
Anger is part of this trio of responses, often referred to as "fight, flight, or freeze."
What is the fight response?
True or False: Certain medical conditions or medications can trigger feelings of anger.
What is True?
This unhealthy reaction involves holding in anger without addressing it, often leading to resentment or stress.
What is suppression?
This coping technique involves stepping back and observing your thoughts without judgment, a skill taught in mindfulness practices.
What is mindfulness or meditation?
Long-term anger or hostility can increase the risk for this type of disease affecting the heart.
What is cardiovascular disease?