Mental & Physical
True or False: Mental and physical health affect one another and are strongly intertwined.
True
Sally had a bad conversation with her boss, so she took it out on her husband.
Displacement
Name three typical emotions that we feel.
Fear/anxiety, anger, sadness, shame, guilt, jealous, & love
"They didn't respond to my text so they probably hate me."
Jumping to conclusions
Describe a value of yours and provide a personal example.
Answers will vary
A person may feel nauseous and/or experience a rapid heart beat while feeling this emotion.
Fear/anxiety
Bob was bullied as a child but does not remember any of it.
Repression
True or False: Opposite Action is an avoidance technique.
False
"I had a good day today, but it doesn't matter because the rest of the week stunk."
Disqualifying the positive
True or False: Values are tied to Goals that can be broken down into smaller Action Steps.
True
True or False: In general, studies show that teenagers should be getting 6-8 hours of sleep on a regular basis.
False; younger individuals need 10-12 hours of sleep due to their brain needing to mature while resting.
Sublimation
With this emotion, the opposite action is to approach events, places, tasks, etc. and to do things to increase a sense of control and mastery over fears.
Fear/anxiety
"I failed my test, so I will never graduate high school."
All-or-nothing thinking
The state of mind that is balanced in both logic and emotion.
Wise Mind
True or False: Studies show that exercising regularly is just as effective as medication, if not more.
True
Juan's girlfriend of 3 years just broke up with him, but he's acting happier than ever.
Reaction formation
With this emotion, the opposite action is to get active and approach (don't avoid); additionally, one should build mastery and increase pleasant activities.
Sadness/depression
"I should have known she was struggling and helped out."
"Should"/"must" statements
A negative coping skill that contradicts one's values and prevents the life an individual wants.
Avoidance
Name two "feel-good" chemicals our brains release when we are experiencing joy/happiness.
Dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, etc.
Shawna failed her test, but she attributes it to her teacher not liking her.
Rationalization
With this emotion, the opposite action is to let go of controlling others' actions (when it does not fit the facts/is not effective); stop spying or snooping; relax your face and body.
Jealous/envy
"Nothing good ever happens to me."
Overgeneralization
True or False: I am currently living a life that reflects my values. (Why or why not?)
Answers will vary