Understanding Anger
This is the part of the brain responsible for triggering the "Fight or Flight" response when we feel threatened or angry.
What is the Amygdala?
This type of anger occurs when someone repeatedly avoids dealing with their feelings and eventually has an outburst.
What is passive-aggressive anger?
True or False: Physical and mental fatigue can be a trigger for anger.
What is true?
This is a calming technique where you focus on slow, deep breaths to help reduce anger.
What is deep breathing?
True or False: Bottling up anger can lead to health problems like high blood pressure.
What is true?
This term describes a natural emotional response to a perceived injustice or threat.
What is anger?
This type of anger happens when someone lashes out verbally or physically without thinking of consequences.
What is explosive or aggressive anger?
This term describes an event or situation that can provoke an anger response.
What is a trigger?
Exercise releases this "feel-good" chemical in the brain that can help reduce anger and stress.
What are endorphins?
If not managed well, anger can damage these making it harder to keep friends and loved ones.
What are relationships?
These are three common physical symptoms that can occur when a person experiences anger.
What are increased heart rate, sweating, and muscle tension?
This form of anger is directed inward, leading someone to blame or punish themselves.
What is self-abusive anger?
Frustration due to this, often from unrealistic or unfair expectations, is a common anger trigger in teens.
What is stress?
This strategy involves changing how you think about a situation to reduce anger.
What is cognitive reframing or reappraisal?
Chronic, unmanaged anger can increase this risk for the heart.
What is heart disease?
This chemical in the brain, often associated with stress and anger, prepares the body for a quick reaction.
What is adrenaline?
This anger management technique involves using "I" statements to express feelings without blaming others.
What is assertive anger?
What is injustice?
Name the technique that involves pausing and counting slowly to calm down before responding to a situation.
What is counting to ten?
When anger is directed inward, it can lead to these two mental health conditions.
What are depression and anxiety?
Anger is often grouped with these other two emotions that make up the "fight or flight" responses.
What are fear and anxiety?
When someone stays calm externally but harbors resentment inside, they may experience this type of anger.
What is passive anger?
Experiencing or witnessing this at a young age can make some people more prone to anger later in life.
What is trauma?
This is a healthy outlet for anger, involving writing down thoughts and feelings in a safe, personal space.
What is journaling?
This term refers to expressing anger by physically or verbally hurting others, which can have legal and social consequences.
What is aggression or violence?