Is this an appropriate anger response?
Steven is having a bad day and feels frustrated when Max comes up to talk to him. Steven tells Max that he doesn't feel like talking right now.
Is this an appropriate or inappropriate response?
Appropriate!
Being assertive, not aggressive is an important tool when you are frustrated.
True or False:
When someone is angry, their body has extra energy caused by adrenaline
True
Your body processes anger as energy and adrenaline enters your bloodstream.
True or False? Everyone processes anger the same way
False
True or False? Learning to recognize and express anger appropriately can be helpful for your life
True!
True or False:
Anger is not caused by any other emotions
False! Many different emotions can lead to anger!
Max accidentally broke Steven's headphones. Steven is angry and tells Max that he needs to pay him back before walking away to calm down.
Is this response appropriate or inappropriate?
Appropriate!
Expressing that you are angry is not inherently bad!
Name one physical symptom that happens when you get angry.
Ex. Tenseness, sweaty, racing heartbeat, fast breathing, upset stomach, snappy tone, shaking
Name one way that unhandled, long-term anger can lead to problems at work.
Interpersonal issues, lack of motivation, conflicts
True or False?
Anger is a defense mechanism our bodies developed to keep our feelings from getting hurt.
False!
It was a defense mechanism to help us in emergencies and protect us back in early development!
Which of these does NOT typically lead to anger?
a) Fear
b) Resentment
c) Disappointment
d) Excitement
d) excitement
While excitement and anger can feel similarly in the body, excitement does not typically lead to anger
Max accidentally breaks Steven's headphones and Steven goes to his room to cool off. Steven's roommate, Brody, asks Steven what happened and Steven yells at Brody to leave him alone.
Is this response appropriate or inappropriate?
Inappropriate!
There is no need for Steven to yell at Brody. An appropriate response would be to tell Brody in a normal volume that he doesn't want to talk about it.
Long term unhandled anger can lead to all of these symptoms except:
a)headaches
b)digestive issues
c)lung problems
d)heart problems
c) lung problems
Poorly handled anger has no long-term ties to lung problems, BUT anger can affect your breathing.
Alcohol and drugs work as a _________ for anger problems
a) Solution
b)Band-aid
b) Band-aid
Anger can help you solve problems by alerting you that something is wrong. It can warn you to think about your _______.
a) plan for revenge
b) consequences
c) feelings and attitude
d) thoughts
c) feelings and attitude
True or False:
Some people have a slow build up to anger and some people go from being completely fine to angry in one incident.
False!
It may feel like you go from 0 to 100, but there's actually always some build up to outbursts of anger, even if it doesn't feel like anger
Steven wants to watch football, but Max just started watching Family Feud and won't let Steven change it. Steven storms out of the room and starts ranting to everyone in the hallway about it.
Is this response appropriate or inappropriate?
Inappropriate!
While venting to get the anger out is okay, ranting is usually not beneficial.
True or False:
Stomach problems are a possible warning sign of anger
True!
If you have trouble managing anger, you may feel bad about yourself and feel as if you have little control over what happens. This is known as.
a) Depression
b)Low Self-esteem
c) Poor Decision Making
d)Problems at work
b) Low self-esteem
Why can appropriately expressed anger help you communicate with others?
Talking about your anger can help keep it from building up. Releasing tension can lead to better communication with people
Mark is entering a haunted house and is startled by a clown with a chainsaw. Mark proceeds to yell "WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?" at the clown before continuing on in the haunted house.
Is this an appropriate or inappropriate response?
This one is complicated!
I will take any answer with the correct explanation
Appropriate- It is appropriate and normal to get angry when scared
Inappropriate- Yelling at someone for doing their job is inappropriate, but it is a natural response to feeling threatened
Steven is on the phone with his mom and she gives him bad news that upsets him. Max taps Steven on the shoulder and asks for the phone, which causes Steven to not be able to hear what his mom is saying. Steven holds up a hand to Max implying that he is trying to listen to his mom.
Is this response appropriate or inappropriate?
Appropriate!
Steven does not have to engage with Max verbally when trying to listen to his mother. The hand gesture is enough communication.
*Steven should still try to be mindful of the time he is taking now that he knows Max needs the phone
True or False: Your blood flows slower when you are angry
False!
Your blood flows quicker when you are angry
Uncontrolled anger can lead to anger and resentment from people close to you. Why?
Your uncontrolled anger pushes them away or insults them
How can anger help you reach goals?
Frustration can lead to anger and motivate you to work harder
Why do people sometimes respond with anger when they feel guilty about something?
Humans run on ego and pride. When the pride or ego is threatened, we can sometimes respond with anger.