Anger
Is anger a primary or secondary emotion?
Secondary
What is something you should avoid when feeling sad or depressed?
Any kind of substances
What is a phobia and give an example
A phobia is an intense, irrational, and persistent fear of a specific object, activity, or situation that poses little or no actual danger. Popular EX: Acrophobia: Extreme fear of heights. Agoraphobia: Fear of crowded or open public places. Claustrophobia: Fear of closed-in or confined spaces. Hemophobia: Fear of blood or medical procedures. Aerophobia: Fear of flying.
What is a physical response when a person feels disgust?
Often can cause nausea, a knot in the stomach, closing nostrils and a strong urge to escape or avoid the stimulus.
What percent of our happiness is within our control, and based on our daily intentional activities and mindset.
40%
What physical health concern can develop due to consistent and high levels of uncontrolled anger.
High blood pressure, heart attacks, and anxiety
What is depression, and what are three symptoms of it?
A person with depression has at least 5 of these symptoms for 2 weeks: Depressed Mood, Loss of Interest or Pleasure, Feelings of Worthlessness or Guilt, Agitation or Restlessness, Fatigue or Loss of Energy, Trouble Thinking, Making Decisions, or Concentrating, Disturbed Sleep, Changes in Appetite or Weight, Thoughts of Death or Suicide or Suicide Attempts
Give three examples of the physical symptoms a person experiences when they are fearful
Any of the following: Rapid breathing, increased heart rate, blood flow moving away from the skin and toward muscles, trembling, cold hands, and dilated pupils.
What other emotion is disgust typically attached to
Anger is the most heightened version of disgust
What does overconsumption of social media lead to?
Lower self-esteem and lower happiness due to upward social comparison.
The amygdala (emotional center in the brain) takes over during an angry outburst making it harder to ....
Make rational decisions and think clearly
How many people in North American are currently being treated for Depression
Around 48 million
What chemical is released in the body that causes sweating and shaking
Adrenaline
What is the primal benefit to feeling disgusted by something
Keep us away from or remove things potentially dangerous or damaging to keep us safe and healthy (e.g., not eating something putrid, staying away from open sores to avoid catching an infection or disease, avoiding interactions with “morally tainted” people).
Why is having a support system important, both in recovery and outside of it?
The longest studies on happiness show that strong relationships are the most important predictor of long-term well-being and longevity.
Which gender is inherently angrier than the other
Both! Both genders experience anger at the same level, but men tend to be more physically aggressive, and women tend to internalize, using a more passive aggression.
How can expressing sadness and being more communicative about your feeling positively effect your social interactions
It serves as a social signal for help and care, fostering empathy and strengthening social bonds when we express our need for support.
What are the five common reactions to fear
Fight, flight, fawn, freeze, and flop
Fear motivates people to quickly escape a situation, how is this different with disgust?
Unlike fear, which motivates a quick escape from danger, disgust motivates a slow, cautious withdrawal from a contaminating object.
What percent of people who live in north America report being satisfied with their life
78% (7% decrease from previous year)
What are the four ways in which people respond to anger
Aggressive (externalized), Passive aggressive (Outwardly agreeable, but shows anger through indirect actions), passive (anger is internalized and locked up, and assertive (appropriately managed and communicated)
What are the physical effects of sadness
Sadness is often accompanied by slower movements (lower gait), reduced reward-seeking, and specific facial expressions like lowered lip corners.
What is the primal purpose of fear
Survival and protection
What is the intimacy threshold
The feeling of disgust is lowered when dealing with loved ones (e.g., caring for a sick child) or intimate partners, allowing caretaking despite the "gross" factor.
Who makes you happy and why?
:)