Name two emotions that describe feeling sad.
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Name a coping skill you can use when you are feeling lonely.
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All humans experience negative emotions such as sadness, anger, and grief.
True
If someone tells you your hair is messy I should get upset and let it ruin my day (true or false)
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Describe how being optimistic can improve your mood.
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Describe the signs your body gives you when you are experiencing anger.
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Name two not-so-healthy coping skills.
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If a coping skill works for one of your peers, it will more than likely work for you too.
False
Sebastian comes to class feeling restless, impulsive, and agitated. How do you think he is feeling?
Frustrated, upset
How does self-esteem play a role in emotional resilience?
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Explain emotional intelligence
Being able to identify and cope with a wide range of emotions
Watching television or taking a nap is a form of a ____ coping skill.
Avoidant/distracting
Our thoughts play a role in our moods.
True
You have had a really tough day and need to talk to someone. Name one person in your life you can turn to.
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Sally has a tendency to "bounce back" in response to emotionally distressing life events. One may say Sally is ____ _____.
Emotionally resilient
Imagine that your palms sweating, you are shaking uncontrollably, you do not know exactly what is going on, and you have the urge to yell for help. What emotion may you be experiencing?
Fear (feeling scared)
How do you decide which coping skill to use when you are upset?
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Emotional intelligence can be learned.
True
Describe how you would react to a friend sharing that they are depressed.
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______ skills are defined as our ability to properly manage our emotions in difficulty situations.
Distress tolerance skills
The process of managing your emotions is referred to as ________.
Emotional regulation
Explain what could happen if you do not have a support system to help manage your stress.
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Empathy is when I feel the emotions that my friends are feeling
False
Sally is an open-minded person who is able to regulate her emotions in situations that are stressful. What type of coping skills do you think Sally uses?
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How do thoughts influence our emotions/mood?
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