Communication Skills
Name one communication style
Aggressive, Assertive, Passive, Passive-Aggressive
You hit someone and then say, "It's because they made me mad." This is an example of...
a) blaming b)personalization c) all or nothing thinking
a) blaming
Alcohol, valium, xanax are considered... a) stimulant b)depressant c)opioid d)hallucinogen
b)depressant
A mental illness that presents as low, sad mood and loss of interest in activities is called....
depression
Which animal can change its color to match its surroundings? a) chameleon b) beaver c)dogs d)owls
a) chameleon
Give an example of aggressive communication
answers vary
The cognitive distortion that you use when you think about the worst case scenario.
a) mind reading b) catastrophizing c) blaming
b) catastrophizing
Cocaine is an example of...
a) Depressant b) Opioid c) Stimulant d) Hallucinogen
c) Stimulant
PTSD
How many hearts does an octopus have?
a)2 b)3 c)it has no heart d) 1
b)3
Your friend owes you 700 dollars that they have not paid back. Your rent is due, your mom's birthday is coming up, and you have to pay a speeding ticket and don't have enough money. You tell your friend, "it's alright, things happen... I don't really need the money anyway. This is what kind of communication style?
Passive
Someone tells you that you look good today. You think in your head, "they're only saying that because they feel bad for me and they want to be nice."
a) Catastrophizing b) All or nothing thinking
c) Minimizing
c) Minimizing
Shrooms and LSD are considered a... a) stimulant b) depressant c)opioid d) hallucinogen
d) hallucinogen
What is the most common mental health disorder in the United States? a) depression b)schizophrenia c) bipolar disorder d) anxiety
d) An estimated 19.1% of people in the U.S. have anxiety
What animal do humans share 98% of their DNA sequence with?
a) rats b)chimpanzees c)sloths d)koala
b)chimpanzees
You have a lot of homework but your friend is asking you to hang out.
Give an example of assertive communication.
Answers Vary
You say, "I feel jealous... so that MUST mean that my wife is cheating."
a) minimizing b) mind reading c) emotional reasoning
Opioids are drugs that are primarily used to treat...
PAIN
A mental health disorder defined by extreme highs or extreme lows that affects mood, thoughts and behavior
Bipolar Disorder
How many eyes does a honeybee have? a) 1 b)2 c)4 d) 5
5
You see your friend who didn't answer your phone call last night. When turn to another one of your friends and say loudly, "It's so annoying when people who are supposed to be your friend ignore your phone call." This is what time of communication?
Passive-Aggressive
What is this cognitive distortion? "Everyone is nice but Johnny doesn't like me so that must mean that I'm not likable." a) Mental Filter b) Catastrophizing c) Blaming
a) Mental Filter
Withdrawal symptoms are how our body reacts when someone reduces or stops using a drug. Give me an example of a withdrawal symptom.
Answers vary (Nausea, vomiting, sweating, fever, diarrhea, headaches, trembling/tremors, increased heart rate, blood pressure changes, and in severe cases, seizures. Intense cravings, irritability, anxiety, depression, agitation, restlessness, and confusion. Death)
This diagnosis is a serious behavioral and emotional disorder in children and teens characterized by a persistent pattern of aggression, defiance, and violating the rights of others or social norms a)borderline personality b)conduct disorder c)anorexia d) OCD
b)conduct disorder
Which insect can recognize a human face?
a) ants b) wasps c) praying mantis d)spiders
b) wasps