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True or False
Coping Skills
Cues to Anger
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Conflict Resolution
100
Anger automatically leads to aggression
FALSE!
100

It is important to be self-aware and know your _____. These may also be referred to as "red-flags." 

Triggers

100
Clenching your fists, feeling hot
Physical cues
100
Give me a SPECIFIC example of a reasonable consequence you could set with someone...
Example: "If you don't start helping me clean the kitchen, I'm going to stop cooking for you."
100
In this type of communication, you are standing up for yourself in a respectful manner without demeaning the other person.
Assertive communication
200
Men get angry more often than women
FALSE
200
Some people develop a written document with different coping strategies they can use when they become angry. This is known as an ______ ______ plan.
Anger control
200
Slamming doors, throwing your phone
Behavioral cues
200
Tell me two new things you have learned during the course of this class...
:)
200
Acting in a ________ or nonassertive way is undesirable because you allow your rights to be violated.
Passive
300
Anger is not inherited
TRUE!
300
This coping strategy releases endorphins and burns calories. It's recommended that you do this 3 times a week.
Exercise
300
Screaming profanity

Behavioral cues

300

Anger sometimes can be a "mask" for other emotions or feelings. Sometimes we display anger when we really feel differently deep down. Give me a total of 3 emotions or feelings that may be hidden under anger... (hint: think back to the anger iceberg)

Examples: Guilt, shame, regret, sadness, embarrassment, anxiety, helplessness, hopelessness, feeling hurt 

300

This technique involves setting boundaries or limits with another person. You might do this when someone is not cooperating with your assertive (and reasonable) message.

Consequences
400
Anger can be a good thing.
TRUE!
400
This is a simple coping mechanism. You can do this when you're in a heated argument with someone. Hint: You can give this as punishment to a toddler
A time out
400

Feeling hurt, vulnerable, and anxious

Emotional cues

400
The post explosion phase is the final stage in the aggression cycle. It includes consequences you may experience due to poor anger control. Tell me 4 examples of DIFFERENT consequences you might experience....
Examples: Getting arrested, getting fired, losing friends or family, negative impact on your health
400

This tool helps you to interrupt unhelpful thoughts before they lead you to do or say something you'll regret. ______-______ is like giving yourself a command. 

Thought-Stopping

500

Being aggressive when you're angry will always make people respect you. It shows you mean business.

False

500

This coping technique involves tensing then relaxing your muscles. For example, you may start by clenching your fists, then relaxing, followed by flexing the muscles in your arms, then relaxing. (The answer is 3 words)

Progressive muscle relaxation
500
Thinking: "I hope he gets into an accident" or "I hope he gets a speeding ticket"
Cognitive cues
500
Tell me 5 DIFFERENT things you could list on your anger control plan...
Example: Take a time out, Talk to a friend, Exercise, Attend 12-step meeting, Explore primary feelings beneath the anger
500
An assertive message is characterized by the use of the "three Fs:" _____, ______, and _______. 
Facts, Feelings, and Fair requests