Emotions
Name two primary emotions listed that are experienced universally
Happiness, Sadness, Fear, Anger, Surprise
What is emotional intelligence?
Ability to accurately sense, assess, and manage your emotions
What is schizophrenia?
Name 2 symptoms of schizophrenia.
Severe mental disorder where people lose contact with reality
Hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, social withdrawal
What does a psychotherapist primarily do?
Use intense counseling to help clients explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
Give one example of a healthy coping mechanism
Exercise, relaxation techniques, spending time with loved ones, hobbies
What term describes emotions that are shaped by culture and environment (examples: guilt, pride)?
Learned emotions
List two components of emotional intelligence
Being aware of your own emotions; recognizing emotions in others; managing emotions in situations
Define "mood disorder"
Disorders with mood changes that are inappropriate or extreme
What is the key difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?
Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can prescribe medication
Psychologists are trained/licensed to provide counseling
Provide one example of an unhealthy coping mechanism
Substance abuse, self-harm, avoidance
Explain how a thought, remark, or event can produce an emotion
Can trigger an evaluation (positive or negative), which produces a feeling—e.g., being praised (event) can lead to happiness
Give one classroom example of how a student could use emotional intelligence to resolve a conflict with a peer
Example: Noticing you are irritated, choosing to take deep breaths, speak calmly to a peer rather than lashing out
Explain the difference between mood disorders and personality disorders.
Give 1 example of each.
Mood disorders are typically episodic (occurring in episodes), while personality disorders are chronic and present in almost all situations
Mood: Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Seasonal Depression
Personality: Borderline Personality Disorder, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Schizophrenia, Obsessive-Compulsive
Describe one goal of family therapy
Improve troubled family relationships, communication, and functioning
Explain what self-acceptance means
Example: Embracing your strengths and weaknesses and recognizing your worth without needing outside approval
Identify one learned emotion you have learned and describe how culture might influence its expression
Example: Guilt: in some cultures, certain behaviors strongly elicit guilt while in others they do not; social norms influence whether someone feels or expresses guilt
Describe how developing emotional intelligence can improve resilience
By recognizing emotions early, students can apply coping strategies before emotions escalate, which reduces prolonged stress and helps bounce back from setbacks
Differentiate between bipolar disorder and clinical depression
Bipolar = swings between upbeat/energetic and desolate/tired
Clinical depression = persistent loss of interest/enjoyment
A student is experiencing severe anxiety that affects school. Which professional (from list) could prescribe medication, and which could provide counseling?
Psychiatrist
Psychologist
Psychotherapist
Psychiatrist could prescribe medication Psychologist/psychotherapist could provide counseling
Name two healthy coping strategies a student could use during exam stress
Example: Take short walks to reduce tension (exercise lowers stress hormones); practice deep breathing to calm the nervous system
Compare primary and learned emotions, giving one example of each and explaining why they differ
Primary are universal (e.g., fear), Learned are culturally shaped (e.g., pride)
They differ by universality and cultural conditioning
Describe a three-step daily practice a student could use to build emotional self-awareness over a month
Example: (1) Daily 2-minute feelings check-in
(2) Write one emotion and its trigger
(3) Note one small response choice
Why does treatment for mood disorders often include both medication and therapy
Medication can address biological aspects while therapy helps develop coping, insight, and skills; combined care addresses multiple needs
What is an intake question a therapist might ask to start understanding a teen's coping strategies
Example intake question — “Can you tell me what you do when you start to feel overwhelmed and which strategies help or make it worse?”
Design a short, student-friendly 3-step plan that promotes self-acceptance and regular use of healthy coping mechanisms
Examples — (1) Each morning name one thing you like about yourself. (2) Keep a weekly coping toolbox list. (3) Practice one relaxation exercise daily. (4) Share progress with a friend or counselor weekly. (5) Reflect monthly on growth and adjust strategies.