Impulsive Reactions
What is one calming technique that can be used with Impulse Control?
Deep Breathing, Positive Self-Talk, Counting to 10, Write it down
What is impulse control?
Ability to control urges/feelings.
How can you practice self-control if you know someone is trying to pick a fight?
Any answer is correct
Examples: Walk away, should I respond or let it go?, Take a deep breath
Other people's opinions are in my control?
False - other people's opinions are out of your control. You are perfect the way you are - other people's opinions are not who you are.
True or False: Impulsivity always means someone is “bad.”
False – It’s a behavior, not who you are.
Talk about an example of a time that you used Impulse Control-Include what you wanted to do (the impulse) and what you actually did.
Any answer is correct
What can you say to yourself to control your impulses?
Ok, stop and think about this What is a good choice here? If I do this, will I get in trouble?
What is one way to repair a relationship after acting impulsively?
Apologize, take responsibility, and make a better choice next time.
My actions are in my control?
True - you control your actions!
Name one difference between an impulse and impulsive behavior.
An impulse is the urge; impulsive behavior is acting on it.
How can taking a moment to do deep breathing help with impulsivity?
Let's you think better, gives you time, reflect, body relaxes, take your mind off the situation, etc.
Give an example of a negative impulse.
Any appropriate answer accepted!
What are ways we practice self control in the classroom?
stay quiet when we want to blurt out, walk away, take a break over saying negative comments, remaining calm, focusing on our work, write it down
My opinions are out of my control?
False - you are in control of your opinions!
What is one positive example of using impulse (in a good way)?
Trying something new, speaking up for someone, etc.
What is an example of an impulse that gets someone in trouble?
Interrupting someone, Calling out, Not controlling their anger, yelling back, getting physical.
Give an example of a positive impulse.
Any appropriate answer accepted :)
You and your friend are having a disagreement. What is an assertive response? Using the __ statment
Using an I statement; letting your opinion be heard without becoming aggressive or using threatening/blaming language.
Other people's reactions are in my control?
False - other people's reactions are out of your control. You can only control how you react.
How could thinking before acting change your future choices?
It helps you avoid regrets and make better outcomes.
Your coach yells at you for being late. What are the consequences if you decide to yell back at the coach?
Sit you out of the game, give you extra work to do, kick you off the team, etc.
What is a situation you witnessed where someone lost control and how did it turn out?
Any answer is correct
You're getting frustrated with your parents, what should you do?
Count to ten and then talk to them, use assertive communication ( I statements) when talking to them, write it down.
True or False: Saying sorry means you’ve fixed the impulsive behavior.
False – You need to also change the behavior.
What kinds of feelings usually make people act impulsively?
Anger, stress, excitement, sadness, anxiety.