Thanksgiving
In 2023, which state raised the most turkeys? a) Colorado b) Nebraska c) Kansas d) Minnesota
Minnesota
Black Friday is the busiest day of the year for: a) plumbers b) dentists c) therapists d) police officers
Plumbers
Gratitude increases all EXCEPT: a) resiliency b) materialism c) patience d) optimism
Materialism
It increases self-confidence, patience, resiliency, optimism, and helps reduce envy, jealousy, materialism, and symptoms of depression.
What is an example of a breathing technique you can use to regulate your nervous system?
Square, belly breathing, physiological sigh etc.
True or False: The DSM-5 looks a how many drinks a person has in a week when determining if they have a SUD
False
1.More/longer use 2. Can't cut down 3. Cravings 4. Tolerance 5. Withdrawal 6. Time getting substance 7.Neglecting responsibilities 8. Use despite relationship problems 9. Giving up activities 10. Risky use 11 Use despite health problems
Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
A fruit - from a botanist's perspective, is a fruit because it's a product of the seed-bearing structure of flowering plants.
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, how much many lbs did heaviest turkey on record weigh? a) 42 b) 63 c) 86 d) 99
True or False: Gratitude activates various regions of the brain related to moral judgment, social bonding, and emotional regulation.
True
Name a more specific feeling under the “sadness” feelings wheel
Suffering, Agony, Hurt, Depressed, Sorrow, Disappointed, Dismayed, Displeased, Regretful, Isolated, Lonely, Grief, Neglected, Despair, Shameful
What does the term "dry drunk" mean?
It is a term coined by the creator of Alcoholics Anonymous to describe someone who has quit drinking but hasn't dealt with the issues that caused them to become addicted in the first place.
In 1995, this popular Thanksgiving vegetable was the first to be grown in space.
Potato
NASA and the University of Wisconsin-Madison collaborated to grow potatoes on the Space Shuttle Columbia. T
Which state produces the most cranberries? a) Idaho b) Wisconsin c) California d) Georgia
Wisconsin
Regular gratitude journaling has been shown to result in ___ % increased sleep quality: a) 5% b) 10% c) 15% d) 25%
25%
Define "secondary" emotion
The emotion that manifests/is expressed while “primary” emotion is underneath
How many DUI arrests in Colorado annually?
a. 2000 b. 9500 c.16000 d. 19000
16,000
On average, how many questions does the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line field from callers during the holiday season? a) 1,000 b) 50,000 c) 100,000 d) 250,000
100,000
What is a male turkey called?
A tom
What are two examples of actions you could take as part of a gratitude practice?
Write a thank-you note, thank someone mentally, keep a gratitude journal, count your blessings, pray, meditate
Give an example of when a different emotion may come out as anger
E.g. - you feel rejected but you get mad at the person and yell
This Hollywood star faced multiple arrests and struggles with substance abuse before achieving sobriety, famously portraying a genius billionaire in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Robert Downey Jr.
The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621 in what town in Massachusetts
Which president made Thanksgiving an annual national holiday?
Lincoln
Scientists studying positive psychology found that a one-time act of thoughtful gratitude produced an immediate 10% increase in happiness and ___% reduction in depressive symptoms. a) 15 b) 25 c) 35 d) 45
35%
What is the term "_____ of _____" that refers to the amount of emotional activation you are able to sit in without being hyper or hypo aroused?
Window of tolerance
How many drinks does the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism consider binge drinking?
5 or more drinks (male), or 4 or more drinks (female), in about 2 hours.