Dialectics
Distress Tolerance
Emotion Regulation
Interpersonal Effectiveness
DBT Skills Categories
100

Problematic thoughts that interfere with our ability to be effective, myths that we create in our minds about something. 

What are thinking mistakes? 

100

The action or process of resisting authority, control, or convention/tradition is called _________.

What is rebellion? 

100

When our emotion does fit the facts of a situation and is not an emotion that we want to keep we use this skill. 

What is problem solving? 

100

True or False: Research has shown that making friends is essential to our happiness. 

What is true? 

100

These are the skills we use to tolerate uncomfortable feelings and not make our situation worse.

What is distress tolerance? 

200

When we are in emotion mind our brain is being hijacked by the __________. 

What is the amygdala?

200

Lying, stealing, cheating, self-harm, etc. are ___________ ways to rebel. 

What is ineffective? 

200

There are four ways to solve a problem: stay miserable, radically accept, __________, or change how you feel about it. 

What is solve the problem (or problem solve)? 

200

There are several ways to build and maintain relationships with others. True or False: Not working on improving your conversation skills can help you build relationships with others.

What is false? 

200

These are the skills we use to help us gain control of our thoughts and increase effectiveness of using other skills. 

What are mindfulness skills? 

300

I failed my exam, so I am a failure. This statement is an example of what type of thinking mistake?

What is All-or-Nothing? 

300

The skill used to rebel in a way that will not make your situation worse, not hurt you or someone else, not go against your goals, and not break any absolute rules is called ___________-.

What is alternate rebellion? 

300

When a problem cannot be solved, we can use ___________ and mindfulness skills to manage the problem and our emotional reaction to it. 

What is radical acceptance? 

300

Name one example of a conversation skill. 

- Ask and respond to questions 

- Make small talk 

- Self-disclose skillfully 

- Don't interrupt 

- Learn things to talk about 

300

These are the skills we use when our emotions cause problems and discomfort in our lives. 

What are emotion regulation skills? 

400

I forgot to do my homework, I am such an idiot! This statement is an example of what type of thinking mistake? 

What is labeling? 

400

Name one example of alternate rebellion. 

DBT Leader decides if the answer works! 

400

There are 7 steps to solving a problem. This is the first step. 

What is figure out and describe the problem situation? 

400

When deciding to end a relationship you should be in the __________ state of mind. 

What is wise mind? 

400

These are the skills we use to improve our relationships with others. 

What are interpersonal effectiveness skills? 

500

This is the skill we use to challenge our thinking mistakes. 

What is check the facts? 

500

True or False: When practicing alternate rebellion you should select activities that you already normally do. 

What is false? 

500

Name one of the steps to solving a problem (not the first step). 

- Check the Facts 

- Identify your goal 

- Brainstorm solutions 

- Chooses a solution that fits the goal 

- Put the solution into action 

- Evaluate the results of using the solution 

500

This type of relationship is one that blocks or makes it difficult to pursue goals that are important to you; decreases your ability to enjoy life and do things you like doing; or threatens the welfare of others who you love. 

What is interfering? 

500

These are the skills we use when we are stuck and need help looking at both sides of a situation. 

What are middle path skills? 

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