Exaggeration Station
Rebecca can’t find a specific shirt she hoped to wear (pink and blue tie dye one). What is an ineffective and exaggerated way to communicate?
I need help! There's nothing to wear! I can't find any of my clothes!
Rebecca can’t find a specific shirt she hoped to wear (pink and blue tie dye one).
Mom, I can't find my pink and blue tie dye shirt. I've already checked the laundry and my closet. Do you know where else it might be?
Rebecca can’t find a specific shirt she hoped to wear (pink and blue tie dye one). How might Rebecca be feeling?
Worried, frustrated, anxious, confused...
Rebecca can’t find a specific shirt she hoped to wear (pink and blue tie dye one). What might be Rebecca's emotion action urges?
Yell, cry, demand help, ask for help, give up...
Alex is not sure when the family will eat lunch and they’re really really hungry. What is an ineffective and exaggerated way to communicate?
I'm starving! When are we going to eat? Why won't you let me eat?!
Alex is not sure when the family will eat lunch and they’re really really hungry.
Dad I'm really hungry, are we going to be eating soon or can I have a small snack like a cheese stick?
Alex is not sure when the family will eat lunch and they’re really really hungry. How is Alex potentially feeling right now?
Possibly worried, anxious, overwhelmed.
Alex is not sure when the family will eat lunch and they’re really really hungry. What are Alex's possible emotion urges?
To yell, cry, throw things, make demands to know the future/parents plans...
Carmine’s mom made meatloaf for dinner which he has told her before he doesn’t like. What is an ineffective and exaggerated way to communicate?
Why do you always make food I can't eat. So I guess you're not going to let me eat any dinner tonight?!
Carmine’s mom made meatloaf for dinner which he has told her before he doesn’t like. What is an accurate, specific, and effective way to communicate?
Mom, I don't really like meatloaf, is there anything else I can eat instead?
OR
Mom, since I don't think I like meatloaf much, can i make myself yesterday's leftovers?
Carmine’s mom made meatloaf for dinner which he has told her before he doesn’t like. How might Carmine be feeling?
Dissapointed, disgusted, frustrated, confused, angry, sad...
Carmine’s mom made meatloaf for dinner which he has told her before he doesn’t like. What might be Carmine's action urges?
To pout, complain, yell, whine, demand Mom to make something different.
Carlos needs his track clothes washed for school the next day. What is an ineffective and exaggerated way to communicate?
Where's my track stuff?! I need it for tomorrow!
Carlos needs his track clothes washed for school the next day. What is an accurate, specific, and effective way to communicate?
Carlos needs his track clothes washed for school the next day. How might Carlos be feeling?
Worried, anxious, frustrated...
Carlos needs his track clothes washed for school the next day.What are some possible emotion action urges Carlos may have?
To yell, demand, throw a temper tantrum...
The teacher was really stern with Mike telling him there was no more time for his math assignment even though Mike had an unanswered question. What is an ineffective and exaggerated way to communicate?
My teacher is so mean! I hate them!
The teacher was really stern with Mike telling him there was no more time for his math assignment even though Mike had an unanswered question. What is an accurate, specific, and effective way to communicate?
I was so frustrated when my teacher told me time was up even though I didn't get my question answered first. Oh well, what a bummer.
The teacher was really stern with Mike telling him there was no more time for his math assignment even though Mike had an unanswered question. What emotions might Mike be having?
Dissapointment, frustration, anxiety/fear about missig the problem, anger...
The teacher was really stern with Mike telling him there was no more time for his math assignment even though Mike had an unanswered question. What emotion action urges might Mike be having?
To argue with his teacher, to complain, to blame his teacher...