Understanding Emotions
What is the definition of empathy?
Understanding another person's feelings or emotions
What is the definition of anger management?
The process of recognizing, understanding, and controlling one's anger in healthy and appropriate ways (choosing appropriate coping skills and behaviors).
True or False:
Black-and-white thinking is a type of thinking error where someone looks at things in only extreme or opposite ways (thinking of things as being good or bad, never or always, all or none).
True
True or False: Self-control is the ability to control your own behavior, especially in terms of your actions and impulses.
True
What is the definition of stress?
A feeling of being overwhelmed that can happen before, during, or after a difficult situation. It is the body's response to demands and challenges.
____ are signs or signals you can see that tell you something about another person.
Clues or cues
True or False: Using if-then statements during the decision phase of the anger model can guide you to a more controlled and thoughtful reaction to anger.
True:
If I do (blank), then what will happen to me?
What does it mean to reframe a negative thought?
Reframing is the process of identifying a negative thought and replacing it with a more balanced, positive, or realistic thought.
What is the definition of optimism?
Believing, expecting, or hoping that things will turn out well.
When you feel stressed, your breathing and heart rate might do this.
Increase
What is the difference between comfortable and uncomfortable feelings?
Comfortable feelings make you feel good and help you enjoy life. Uncomfortable feelings can make you feel bad, but they can also help you grow and change.
What are the SIX stages of the Anger Model?
Trigger, interpretation, emotional reaction (anger), decision, behavior, and consequence.
True or False: Fortune telling is a type of thinking error where someone looks at things in a way that makes them bigger or smaller than they really are.
False, this is binocular vision. Fortune telling is making predictions about what will happen in the future without enough evidence.
True or False: It's not okay to have negative thoughts.
False. Negative thoughts are a natural part of being human. They can arise from stress, uncertainty, and past experiences. They are normal, but how we respond to them makes a difference.
What relaxation technique involves listening to a guide who leads you through meditation exercises aimed at reducing stress and promoting relaxation?
Guided meditation
Name three cues that you may notice in another person when they are feeling sad.
Head down, arms close to body, frowning, teary eyes, avoiding eye contact, using a softer voice, lack of energy.
During which stage of the anger model should you use the anger control skill of SELF-TALK?
When you notice that you are angry, to calm yourself down (EMOTIONAL REACTION).
How can using evidence help in reframing a negative thought?
Using evidence to reframe a negative thought means finding facts or past experiences that CONTRADICT it. For example, if you think, "I always fail," you can remind yourself of times you've succeeded. This helps shift your perspective to a more balanced, realistic view.
What does the ABCDE stand for in the ABCDE Model of Learned Optimism?
Adversity, Belief, Consequence, Disputation, and Energization.
List two common stress-reducing techniques
Deep breathing, meditation, walking, yoga, stretching, journaling, listening to music, muscle relaxation, visualization, exercise, talking to others, arts and crafts.
Another student cuts you in the lunch line and you become angry. Give an example of an appropriate way to express this feeling of anger.
Count to 10, take a deep breath, calm down, and report to staff or ask the student politely to go to the back of the line.
What part of the anger model is the following:
Two days ago, you were struggling with a problem that you felt you couldn't talk to anyone about because you were afraid others would find out. Your best friend convinced you to talk about it and promised to keep it a secret. You just overheard two people talking about your problem.
Trigger
What thinking error is being used in the following statement?
My friend never chooses me when it's time to choose teams for soccer. He hates me.
Black-and-white thinking
In the ABCDE Model, what does "Energization" refer to after disputing negative beliefs?
"Energization" refers to the POSITIVE EMOTIONAL or BEHAVIORAL SHIFT that occurs after successfully disputing a negative belief. It represents the boost in motivation, energy, and a more optimistic outlook that comes from recognizing and challenging unrealistic or unhelpful thoughts.
List three common physical signs of stress
Shaky body or hands, clenched fists, clenched teeth, tightened muscles, feeling like you can't do it, feeling tired, irritability, being worried, fatigue, stomach issues, increased heart rate, sweating, chest pain.