Social Studies/ History
What was the acronym commonly used for the 2000 software problem that many thought would cause computers to become inoperable?
What is Y2K
What animal is the largest mammal in the world?
What is the Blue whale
Distress Tolerance are coping skills and strategies for putting up with tough situations and tough feelings. What are 3 feelings that are hard to tolerate but we must learn how to or else we just cause more problems?
What is anger, jealousy, annoyance, sadness, frustration, boredom, anxiety, stress, self doubt, etc.
Means being able to adapt to different situations, emotions, and demands. "Ability to go with the flow" Opposite of being rigid and stuck.
What is flexibly / mentally flexible
What is the name of the fictional town where Stranger Things is set?
What is Hawkins, IN
These are the four US states that start with the letter "W"?
What are
What do snakes use to smell?
What is their tongues
Why is distractions a useful type of coping skill and what are 2 positive examples of distraction activities?
Our brains can't think of multiple things at one time, so getting engaged in something else cant occupy our minds til the emotions pass or lessen in intensity. Examples: TV, Music, video games, reading, cleaning, puzzles, art.
When you have little to no control of a situation or problem you should practice this.
How many Harry Potter films have been made?
What is Eight
What year was the first iPhone released?
What is 2007
A dog sweats through which part of its body?
What are there paws
How or why does a grounding coping skill work? And what are 2 examples of grounding types coping skills?
Grounding coping skills get us out of our heads (negative thoughts) and into the present moment/reality and out bodies where those problems aren't present. Use your nose/smell- candles, soap, fragrance. Touch- squeeze pillow, stuffed animal, pet. Ears/Listen- music, conversations, tv. Taste- gum, snack, drink. Eyes- name things, watch movies/shows.
An idea of the future or a desired result that a person envisions, plans and commits to achieve. "Needed to keep us motivated"
What is "Goals"
What are the 2 longest running scripted TV shows? (Makes sense they'd both be animated then)
What is the Simpsons and South Park.
Can you name the top 5 most populated countries in the world? (100 pts for each)
What is China, India, United States, Indonesia, Pakistan.
What is the deadliest creature in the world? (Deaths per year)
What are Mosquitos
What are 4 examples of an Emotional Release types coping skill? 2 positive and 2 negative?
Positive Emotional Releases: yell into pillow, scream outside or in private. let yourself cry, cold shower/ ice pack. Physical exercise, boxing, push ups, running. Loud music, sing and dance.
Negative Examples: punching something or someone. Breaking something of value, swearing/ yelling/ screaming at parent, sibling, teacher, someone. Self Harm, Substance use.
Technique or skill of using your imagination to rehearse a situation or to make yourself calm. "Daydreaming". Opposite of being present.
What is "Visualization"
What is the longest-running game show on network television?(Great for sick day mornings)
What is "The Price is Right"
What state was the last state to overturn laws against interracial marriage in the year 2000? (You could probably marry your cousin still)
What is Alabama.
What animal has the highest blood pressure?
What is a Giraffe
What is a mantra or positive affirmation? (definition) And what is an example of a positive one?
A mantra or positive affirmation is a positive phrase, statement, quote/ song lyric used to challenge negative or unhelpful thoughts. They can remind us who we are (positive things), who we want to become, or help guide our coping. Examples- "This too shall pass", "This feeling is only temporary", "I am strong", "I'm in charge of my own happiness".
A defense mechanism in which negative behaviors or feelings are justified and explained away in a seemingly logical manner to avoid the true explanation.
What is "Rationalization"
What was the first released movie that takes place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
What is Iron Man (2008)