Expressing Anger
What is aggression?
A behavior intended to cause harm or injury.
What are physical cues? Name some examples.
-The way our body naturally responds when we are angry.
-Face flushing, sweating, blood pressure rising
Anger automatically leads to a behavior (the start of the aggression cycle). True or false?
False
We should try to resolve every conflict we encounter. True or false?
False.
When understanding why we react to anger it is important that we do not ____ our reactions on our anger origins.
BLAME
What are negative ways to express anger?
Punching something, breaking something, etc
What are emotional cues? Name some.
-Feelings that occur alongside anger.
-Disappointment, hurt, frustration
What is the first stage of the aggression cycle? What occurs here?
Escalation: When anger starts to build. Cues occur here.
When solving a problem you should stand up for your perspective in a respectful way. What is this called?
Acting assertively
How we express our anger is...
Learned and can be changed!
What immediate could you used to prevent/manage your anger?
What are behavioral cues? Name some.
-Behaviors we display when we start to get angry.
-Door slamming, fist clenching, pacing back and forth.
What is the final stage of the aggression cycle?
Post explosion: The negative consequences that occur from the explosion.
Why is it important to go through the conflict resolution model?
So we don't damage our relationships through aggression.
What are red flag events? Give an example.
Events that specifically trigger OUR anger.
What preventative strategy could you use to prevent anger?
Abby's mom grounds her for talking back. Abby thinks "She shouldn't treat me like this". What type of cue is occurring here?
Cognitive
What is the second stage of the aggression cycle?
Explosion: When you hit a 10. Uncontrollable discharge of anger.
When making a resolution, we should strive for...
Compromise
When dealing with other people it is important to understand...
Their background with anger.
Someone who gets stepped on and doesn't stand up for themself is acting...
Passively
What are cognitive cues? Name some.
-Thoughts that occur in response to the event.
-Negative self talk
You get mad at your boyfriend so you spit in his face and scream at him. What stage are you in?
Explosion
What are the 5 stages of the conflict resolution model?
Name two origins of anger...