Biological Signs of Anger
What does anger energize people for?
Physical attack
What is it called when you hold in or deny anger?
Stuffing anger
This is an example of?
"It's your own fault!"
Blaming or attacking
What can assertiveness improve?
Communication
What happens to the other person when you express anger in a negative way? List 1 out of 2.
The other person gets angry too
They will be less likely to listen to you.
When does anger become dangerous?
When it lasts for a long time.
What is a consequence of "delaying" anger?
Anger builds leading to exploding
This is an example of?
"I wish I never met you!" or "I hate you!"
Yelling, screaming, and using abusive language
What does assertiveness protect you from?
Events and stressors that can hurt you and your recovery
True or false:
We have the power to make other people feel emotions.
False. People have certain feelings because of their beliefs about a situation.
Fill in the blank:
People use psychological ____ mechanisms to ignore anger.
Defense
What is it called when you focus anger on a safer or less threatening person or situation?
Shifting the anger
This is an example of?
"Boy, you sure did a great job."
Saracasm
What makes it difficult to be assertive in a positive way?
Alcohol and drugs
What kind of statement puts the listener on the defensive?
A "You" statement
List 3 medical problems anger can cause
High blood pressure
Stomach ulcers
Intestinal problems
What is it called when a person feels angry but immediately tries to weaken the anger and pretend it doesn't exist?
Diluting anger
This is an example of?
"You never think of my feelings, just your own."
Exaggerations
True or False:
Being assertive can sometimes be offensive, manipulative, or hurtful
False
What are the 2 main points to an "I" statement?
(1) Stating how you feel and (2) the specific incident
What are 4 out of 6 physical signs of anger?
Pupils dilate, Heart pumps more blood in the brain, Blood sugar increases, Digestion slows down, Breathing increases, Skin perspires
What is it called when you are angry but deny it and pretend there is nothing wrong?
Repressing anger
This is an example of?
"You just go ahead without me. I'll be aright."
Withdrawal and pouting
What are 3 out of 9 of the basic rights?
Expressing needs, say no, change mind, ask for help, reject advice, complain when being treated unfairly, make time for self, and be wrong
Give a correct example using the 2 main points of an "I" statement.
"I feel (angry) when you (come home at 11pm after the kids are asleep)