Session #1
What is the definition of anger?
Anger is a feeling or emotion that ranges from mild irritation to intense fury and rage.
True or False: When you get angry it is because your interpretation of an event has provoked your anger.
True
What is an anger control plan used for?
To try many different strategies and find the anger control techniques that work best for you.
What are the 3 phases of the aggression cycle?
Build-up, explosion, & aftermath
What was the name of the model that we learned about last week?
A-B-C-D Model
What is the definition of aggression?
A behavior that is intended to cause harm to another person or damage property.
What are the 4 cues to anger?
Physical, Emotional, Behavioral, & Cognitive
What is a “time-out” used for?
To leave a situation that is causing the escalation of anger or putting a stop to the discussion that is provoking it.
During what phase of the aggression cycle does destructiveness occur?
Explosion
What does A stand for in the A-B-C-D Model
Activating Event
What is the definition of hositililty?
A complex set of attitudes and judgements that motivate aggressive behavior.
True or False: An emotional cue refers to the thoughts that occur in response to the anger related event.
False, this is an cognitive cue
What type of support do you get from a 12-step group like AA/NA?
Social Support
What phase of the aggression cycle aligns with a 10 on the anger meter?
Explosion
What does B stand for in the A-B-C-D Model?
Belief System
True or False: Anger automatically leads to aggression.
False
Having a tight jaw is what type of cue?
Physical
True or False: Everyone has a relaxation response that counteracts a stress response.
True
What is a consequence if you reach an outburst in the explosion phase?
Jail, being fired, financial cost, loss of social support, etc.
What does C stand for in the A-B-C-D Model?
Consequence