Definitions
True/False
Handling Anger
Calming Down
Feelings
100
An emotion that we experience when someone does something that we do not like. This is an emotion that is very common and powerful. Although it is common, it is bad if we do not handle it in an appropiate manner.
What is anger?
100
Not everyone gets angry
What is False? Everyone gets angry. It is ok to get angry. It is important that one handles it in an appropiate manner.
100
Getting set off; Building up; Planning; Acting out; and After the Acting out
What is the cycle of anger?
100
True or False. It is ok to express your anger
What is true?
100
Irritation, Frustration, Annoyance
What are other levels of anger?
200
The area of the brain that controls reasoning. It is also called the judgment center. When people say, “just get over your anger” in essence what they are saying is to increase activity in this area.
What is the prefrontal cortex
200
If you are always angry, people will not want to be around you.
What is true?
200
The most common thing one can do when he becomes angry is_____. This gives you time to calm down as you are doing this. Hint: You can go backwards or you can start from the beginning.
What is count to ten?
200
Sitting and concentrating on an image for 60 seconds and noticing the differences in your body
What is imagery for relaxation?
200
True or False. Anxiety can contribute to one's feeling of anger.
What is true?
300
A situation that tends to make you angry
What is a trigger?
300
Getting really angry about things can leave you feeling out of control
What is true?
300
You can also do ________when you are angry. Focusing on different parts of the body can help you realize you have control over your body. It takes a lot of practice!
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
300
What you can tell yourself that would help you calm down
What is self-instructing statements?
300
It can cause relationship problems and health problems. It doesn't get us what we want. And we may end up in trouble with the authorities.
What are the negatives of getting angry?
400
It has three parts to it...Emotion: state your emotion; Behavior: describe their behavior or under what conditions you feel this way; and Why: explain why those conditions or their behavior cause you to feel this way. It is a way of communication to help express your behavior.
What is an I-Statement?
400
The only way to get people to listen to me is to get angry at them. If I don't do this, people won't listen.
What is false?
400
Having a clear goal in mind. Saying what you think in a clear, firm way while being polite and reasonable. Listening to what others are saying and being honest about your feelings. Being prepared to compromise.
What is being assertive?
400
I feel _______ when ____________. Next time I would like to _____________.
What is an I-statement?
400
It energizes behavior, mobilizes psychological resources, shows us that something is wrong, way of communication, and help protect self-esteem
What are the positives of getting angry?
500
ALL-OR-NOTHING; OVERGENERALIZATION; MENTAL FILTER; DISQUALIFYING THE POSITIVE; JUMPING TO CONCLUSIONS; MAGNIFICATION & MINIMIZATION; EMOTIONAL REASONING; SHOULDING; LABELLING & MISLABELING; PERSONALIZATION & BLAME
What are examples of thinking errors?
500
Most people don't like to lose control
What is true? No one wants to lose control. Getting angry and expressing it in an inappropiate manner leaves you feeling out of control
500
Choosing to handle our anger in an inppropiate way like , slamming doors, hitting someone, etc are all bad choices. When we choose to make these choices, there will likely be __________
What is negative consequences?
500
Talking the situation through with friends and family. Maybe hearing another perspective of the situation.
What is utilizing social support?
500
It is healthy for someone to be angry. True or False
What is true. A HEALTHY expression of anger allows others to know how we feel and helps to resolve conflicts or problems. We all experience anger.