Dr. Lieberman claims that only people with mental disorders are prone to emotional outbursts.
False
He says it can happen to "ostensibly normal people" as well.
According to Dr. Lieberman, irritability is a key symptom of PTSD.
True
He states it is the “signature symptom” of PTSD.
TSA lines are a common source of frustration for people, including Dr. Lieberman.
True
He shares a personal story of nearly “losing it” in a TSA line.
Dr. Lieberman flew in yesterday and nearly lost his temper at the __________.
TSA line
Dr. Lieberman describes losing control over small things as a result of a person's __________ being reached.
breaking point
The 1990 survey found that the rate of all mental disorders had increased evenly by 2005.
False
The biggest increase noted was specifically in intermittent explosive disorder.
The interview identifies therapy as one of the tools that can help manage emotional stress.
True
Therapy is listed alongside meditation and exercise.
The interview ends with Dr. Lieberman recommending medications for better anger management.
True
He mention exercise, meditation, or therapy.
One technique mentioned to help people cope is to take time and __________.
walk away
The artificial tools to manage stress include meditation, therapy, and __________.
exercise
The passage claims that intermittent explosive disorder is the most dangerous mental illness.
Not Given
While it’s mentioned as rising in prevalence, danger level isn’t discussed.
Dr. Lieberman suggests that people who have emotional meltdowns are incapable of proper social behavior.
False
He says meltdowns are a signal of emotional control issues, not incapability.
Dr. Lieberman supports using humor as a tool to de-escalate emotional situations.
True
This is one of his strategies that Rebecca has mentioned.
A helpful emotional tool mentioned by Rebecca Jarvis is using __________ to reduce tension.
humor
The emotional reactions discussed in the interview can lead to serious consequences, even __________ ones.
legal
Intermittent Explosive Disorder is loosely defined and widely diagnosed.
False
He says it has "very strict criteria," indicating it's not loosely defined.
The interview suggests that people today are better at managing their stress due to more available information.
Not Given
It mentions more information and stress, but doesn't say people manage it better.
According to the discussion, emotional volatility has decreased in recent decades.
False
It’s said to be increasing, especially in the form of intermittent explosive disorder.
According to Dr. Lieberman, even people without a mental disorder may have __________ due to daily stresses.
emotional meltdowns
The 2005 repetition of the national comorbidity survey found an increase in __________.
intermittent explosive disorder
Dr. Lieberman believes that emotional meltdowns are always caused by a single, major event.
False
He emphasizes cumulative stress and repeated slights as triggers.
Rebecca Jarvis recommends ignoring emotional triggers altogether.
False
She recommends strategies like walking away and using humor, not ignoring them.
Anthony Mason jokes that TSA lines are where he draws the line.
True
He says, “that’s gonna be the end for me. Where I cross the line,”
Dr. Lieberman agrees with Rebecca that people should not be __________, but instead reflect before reacting.
reactive
Intermittent explosive disorder is characterized by violent and __________ outbursts.
excessive