Basic Facts
(Easy)
(Easy)
What emotion do people often feel when something seems unfair or upsetting?
ANGER
What part of your body gets tense when you’re angry?
neck, shoulders, jaw, chest,and stomach
What is the difference between feeling angry and acting on anger?
Feeling angry is an internal emotion, while acting on anger refers to external behaviors like yelling or hitting.
Which part of the brain is responsible for storing emotional memory?
Hippocampus
Why might someone’s past experiences affect how they react to anger today?
shaping their emotional regulation skills, internal beliefs, and how they perceive threats
True or False: Everyone feels anger sometimes.
TRUE
What hormone increases when you’re angry and ready to fight or run
adrenaline and cortisol
What is one reason why people might get angry more easily than others
Their tolerance to getting mad.
What does “anger management” mean?
a set of strategies, skills, and therapy programs designed to help individuals control their anger and express it in healthier, more constructive ways, rather than in a destructive or aggressive manner
What’s one way schools or workplaces can help people manage anger better?
One person from each group answer
UP TO YOU, YOUR OPINION.
What is the opposite of anger?
PLEASURE
Name one healthy way to calm down when you’re angry.
EVERYONE ANSWER
UP TO YOU (what you think makes you feels less angry.).
What can happen to friendships if anger isn’t managed well?
frequent conflict and the erosion of trust to passive-aggressive behaviors and the complete end of the relationship
What’s a common trigger that can make people angry?
frustration, feeling disrespected or attacked, stress, and a perceived lack of control
Describe a situation where anger could actually be useful or positive.
WORK TOGETHER TO MAKE ONE
UP TO YOU
Name one physical sign that someone might be angry.
What word describes keeping your anger bottled up inside?
REPRESSED
What does it mean to “cool off” before reacting?
to calm down, manage your emotions, and create a deliberate pause between a triggering event and your response
What can chronic (long-term) anger do to your physical health?
cardiovascular issues like heart attack and stroke due to increased blood pressure and arterial damage, as well as a higher risk of chronic conditions such as diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, and inflammation
How can empathy reduce anger in a conflict?
fostering understanding and de-escalating emotions, allowing you to see the other person's perspective and feel heard yourself
What color is often used to represent anger?
RED
True or False: Anger is always a bad emotion.
FALSE
What kind of communication helps you express anger in a healthy way?
Assertive communication
How can mindfulness help someone manage anger?
creating a pause between a trigger and your reaction, allowing you to respond with more intention instead of impulse
What is the difference between assertive, aggressive, and passive ways of expressing anger — and why is one healthier than the others?
Passive expression means hiding anger or avoiding conflict, which can build resentment.
Aggressive expression means expressing anger through yelling, threats, or violence, which can harm others and relationships.
Assertive expression means calmly and respectfully communicating feelings and needs — it’s the healthiest because it solves problems without hurting anyone.