ACT
In ACT, why are there skills on "defusion" or building "Detachment from thoughts?"
In ACT, building defusion or detachment from thoughts can help build distance and psychological flexibility from distressing thoughts and emotions.
What does the TIPP skill stand for?
Temperature, Intense Exercise, Paced Breathing, and Paired Muscle Relaxation.
T/F - Caviar is just fish eggs
True
T/F - Jack in the Box was the first major fast food chain to create the modern drive through with a two-way intercom system
True - in 1951 in San Diego.
What is the tallest type of grass?
Bamboo
What might be some of Squidward's Strengths and Values?
Creativity, Independence, Leisure Time, Going to Art School, etc...
What is Urge Surfing?
Correct
T/F - Mantis Shrimp can punch with the force of a .22 caliber bullet?
True
T/F - The original names for the Big Mac were "The Fancy" and "Mr. Big."
False - The Big Mac had two previous names, both of which failed in the marketplace: the Aristocrat and the Blue Ribbon Burger.
How old do you have to be to rent a car?
21, though you can be charged a "young renter fee" until you turn 25.
Why might it be helpful to identify your values?
Identifying values can help you clarify what you want more of in your life, what goals to set, and can help create a more meaningful/enjoyable life.
Why can meditation and mindfulness help people?
Mindfulness and meditation can help people by bringing them back into the present moment, grounding them, helping teach cognitive defusion, etc...
What's bigger: a Megalodon or a Blue Whale?
Blue Whale
Blue whales can reach over 100 feet long and weigh up to 200 tons, whereas megalodon estimates typically cap around 50-60 feet and 50-70 tons.
T/F - The secretary who came up with the name "Big Mac" was promoted and is still on the board of the McDonald's corporation
False - They stole her idea and didn't acknowledge her until 1985 when they rewarded her with a plaque and some coupons. She now coaches volleyball for the parks department in Chicago.
T/F - Apartments often ask you to pay 2-4 times the cost of rent upfront?
To rent an apartment, budget for 2.5 to 4 times your monthly rent upfront, covering the first month's rent, a security deposit (often 1 month's rent), application/admin fees, and potentially the last month's rent, plus moving costs, pet fees, and utility deposits. (Probably good to take photos of the place as soon as you move in so you can get your security deposit back if they accuse you of causing damage you did not cause to the property.)
What is Psychological Flexibility?
Psychological flexibility is the ability to adapt to life’s difficulties while remaining true to one’s values. This skill consists of six key components, which are illustrated below. Developing these traits leads to greater resilience, emotional tolerance, and overall well-being.
Can you give me an example of using the T in the TIPP skill?
Those sound good, here are some points
How long can the oldest living shark species live?
Bonus points if you know the type of shark.
The oldest shark is the Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus), the longest-living vertebrate on Earth, estimated to live over 400 years, with some individuals potentially reaching 500+ years, making them potentially born in the 1600s or even earlier. Scientists determine their age by radiocarbon dating proteins in their eye lenses, as their cartilaginous bodies lack hard tissues for traditional age rings. Their extremely slow metabolism and deep, cold habitat contribute to their remarkable lifespan
T/F - The first Burger King was called "Insta-Burger King"
True, weirdly. It opened in 1953.
What does your credit score affect?
Your credit score affects your ability to get loans, credit cards, and even housing, determining approval odds and the interest rates you pay, with higher scores leading to better terms (lower rates, higher limits) for mortgages, car loans, insurance premiums, and cell phone plans
What is the "Observing Self?"
The Observing Self, also known as the "Self-as-Context," is the stable, unchanging part of you that witnesses your thoughts, feelings, sensations, and experiences without judgment, acting like the sky holding the weather (thoughts/emotions)
What is Neuroplasticity?
Neuroplasticity is the brain's remarkable ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections and pathways throughout life, allowing it to adapt, learn, and recover from injury or disease. It's the brain's "rewiring" process, enabling nerve cells to change activity in response to new experiences, skills, environmental changes, or damage, essentially allowing you to grow and adapt continuously.
What year was the first video footage captured of a giant squid in it's natural habitat?
The first photograph of a live giant squid was taken in 2004, but the first video footage of a live giant squid in its natural deep-sea habitat wasn't captured until 2012, by a Japanese research team using a camera baited with bioluminescent lures near Japan's Ogasawara Islands.
What percent of American families eat at fast food restaurants at least once a week?
83% of American families eat at fast food restaurants at least once a week.
Who is arguably the best rapper alive?
I was just curious what you guys would say but I feel like Kendrick Lamar is a popular answer.