PSR

Understanding Emotions

100

this facial expression might be used to mask anger in a professional setting.

Smiling 

200

This emotion is often masked with laughter or sarcasm, especially in uncomfortable situations.

Sadness, or Uncomfortable 

300

This psychological strategy involves pretending to feel a certain way to fit in or avoid judgment.

Suppression/ Masking

400

This mental health condition can be worsened by consistently masking emotions and avoiding authentic expression.

Depression 

500

This term describes the act of hiding one's true feelings to appear more socially acceptable or avoid conflict.

Masking

Halloween

100

This flying creature is often associated with vampires and Halloween.

Bats

200

This Halloween decoration is made of white sheets and hangs to scare people.

Ghost 

300

This eight-legged creature is a common Halloween symbol and often found in haunted houses.

Spider

400

This Halloween item is worn to disguise oneself and is often spooky or silly.

Costume 

500

This glowing object is carved with a scary face and placed on porches.

jack-o’-lantern

Social Cues and Masking

100

This nonverbal cue can reveal true emotions even when someone is trying to mask them.

Body Language 

200

This part of the face is often hardest to control when masking emotions.

The Eyes 

300

This term refers to the ability to recognize when someone is masking their emotions.

Emotional Intelligence 

400

Why do people often mask their emotions? 

1. Social Expectations People may feel pressure to appear “okay” or “happy” even when they’re not, especially in public or professional settings. 

2. Fear of Judgment

3. Protecting Others

4. Avoiding Vulnerability

5. Cultural or Family Norms

• In some cultures or families, emotional expression is discouraged or seen as a sign of weakness.
• People raised in these environments may learn to suppress or hide their feelings.

6. Coping Strategy

7. Lack of Emotional Awareness

• Sometimes people aren’t fully aware of what they’re feeling, so they default to masking without realizing it.

500

This behavior might indicate someone is masking nervousness during a conversation.

(Bonus): 2 Answers 

Fidget/ Avoid eye contact 

Halloween Trivia

100

What small rodent would you see in a haunted house 

a mouse

200

What candy says "taste the rainbow" 

Skittles 

300

What candy says "melt in your mouth not your hands" 

M&n's 

400

This friendly ghosts name starts with a C 

Casper 

500

Whose name do you call three times for him to be summoned 

Beetlejuice 

Coping Skills

100

This coping skill involves taking deep breaths to calm the body and mind.

Deep Breathing 

200

This physical activity is known to reduce stress and improve mood.

Exercise 

300

This coping skill involves writing down thoughts and feelings to process emotions.

Journaling 

400

This practice involves focusing on the present moment without judgment.

Mindfulness or Meditation

500

This type of coping involves talking to someone you trust about how you feel.

Social support/ talking to a friend