Behavior and Emotions
What is the feeling of an emotion?
Feeling happy, loving, confident, inspired, cheerful, interested, grateful, or included
What does each letter in the ABCDE method stand for?
Awareness, breathing, counting, distance, and expressing
True or false: It is important to stay off your phone while walking or riding a bike?
True
On average, at what age does the brain finish developing?
25
What does it mean to take ownership?
To accept responsibility for your choices, avoid excuses and do not blame others, and learn from your mistakes
Give at least 3 examples of things that can trigger an emotion
Hearing a song, being in an unsafe environment, remembering a traumatic event, etc.
Which of the three communication styles is the best to use?
Assertive communication
While driving, for how long (in seconds) does a text distract you for?
5 seconds
What are some examples of academic or social concerns you may have?
Academic concerns could be having trouble with tests or grades, trouble with a certain subject (math, English)
Social concerns may include trouble with your friends, bullying, or peer pressure
This is an example of a ___ statement? : I feel disrespected when you're consistently late for our plans
An "I" statement
The ability to identify and regulate your emotions and respond in a socially tolerable and flexible way is to have what?
Emotional control
This type of communication emphasizes the importance of both peoples’ needs, listens to and respects the needs of others
Assertive communication
When should you input an address for your GPS?
Before you start driving
True or False:
Our decisions, emotional regulation, and how we communicate is all connected.
This is an example of a ___ statement? : You didn't prepare me enough for this presentation and now I am feeling anxious.
"You" statement
What comes first - a feeling or an emotion?
An emotion
This type of communication is a person who prioritizes the needs, wants, and feelings of others even at their own expense
Passive communication
What is an example of cognitive distraction?
Talking on the phone or with a passenger, listening to music, daydreaming or zoning out
True or False: The parasympathetic nervous system allows you to relax and feel at ease after a while
True
What are some healthy ways to release or ease anger?
Breathing, exercising, stepping away, listen to music, talk to a friend/family member, write it down and tear up the paper, etc.
This word is a mental reaction in response to an object, event, or situation
An emotion
This type of communication is a person who expresses that only their needs, wants, and feelings matter and are unwilling to compromise
Aggressive communication
DECISION MAKING:
Before making a rash (or harsh) decision, what should you do?
Think of the positive and negative consequences for that decision
True or False: The sympathetic nervous system activates the fight, flight or freeze response
True
Is it best to give an "I" or a "You" statement?
"I" Statement