Definitions
An emotion that does not necessarily lead to aggression.
What is anger?
Name 3 physical cues for anger
What are heart rate increases, chest tightens, sweating, face flushes, etc.
It can be used as an official "pause" in a heated conversation or something as simple as walking away from a conversation that angers you
What is time out?
The purpose of this scale is to monitor the escalation of anger as it moves up the scale
What is the anger meter?
Name 3 "red flags" or triggers for your anger
Depends on person
Behavior that is intended to cause harm to another person or damage property
What is aggression?
Name 3 emotions that often coincide with feelings of anger
What is fear, embarrassment, disrespect, jealous, rejected, etc.?
True or false: Studies show that "venting" anger (i.e. hitting a punching bag, yelling into a pillow) decreases feelings of anger
What is false? Studies actually show that venting anger INCREASES anger for most people!
Does a "5" on the anger meter mean the same for each person?
No! Each person is unique and may have very different definitions of what a "5" means to them.
Is anger "bad"?
No, it is a natural human emotion
When you are not openly aggressive towards a person but display aggression in other, often hidden, ways
What is passive aggressive?
Is anger a learned behavior or a genetic predisposition?
Learned behavior
Who are 2 support people on campus that can help you deescalate when you are angry?
Depends on person
This number on the anger meter is reserved for "loss of control" (i.e. hitting people or breaking things)
What is a 10?
A style of communication that allows your own rights to be violated
What is passive style?
The "C" in the A-B-C-D model stands for what word?
What is consequences?
Name three behavioral cues for anger?
Type of relaxation exercise that helps reduce muscle tension
What is a progressive muscle relaxation exercise?
True or false: You get better at anger management if you practice the skills you are learning?
What is true?
A type of communication that says "your rights don't matter-only mine do!"
What is aggressive style
An attitude that involves disliking others and evaluating them negatively
What is hostility?
Thoughts that occur in response to anger-related events are called _______ cues
Cognitive
A list of coping skills that you can use to reduce anger
What is anger control plan?
This framework includes the buildup, explosion, and aftermath phases of anger
What is the aggression cycle?
The style of communication that, according to anger management, is the most effective style at getting what we want. The message here is that "my rights matter-but so do yours."
Assertive Communication