Say It Better
What does active listening mean?
A. Waiting for your turn to speak
B. Paying attention to understand the other person
C. Agreeing with everything someone says
D. Giving advice immediately
B. Paying attention to understand the other person
Your friend surprises you with good news and you smile and feel excited. What emotion are you most likely experiencing?
Happiness/Joy
Which is a healthy coping skill?
A. Taking slow breaths
B. Breaking something
C. Yelling at someone
D. Starting an argument
A. Taking slow breaths
Which is a physical sign of stress?
A. Tight shoulders
B. Canceling plans
C. Negative thinking
D. Arguing
A. Tight shoulders
Before leaving home for an appointment, which is most helpful to check?
A. The weather and transportation plan
B. Social media
C. What everyone else is doing
D. Nothing—just leave
A. The weather and transportation plan
Which is an example of an “I” statement?
A. “You never listen.”
B. “Everyone thinks you're rude.”
C. “I feel frustrated when I'm interrupted.”
D. “You make me angry.”
C. “I feel frustrated when I'm interrupted.”
Your heart is racing and you keep thinking about everything that could go wrong before an appointment. What emotion are you most likely experiencing?
Anxiety/Nervousness
The 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique primarily helps you focus on:
A. The past
B. The present moment
C. Other people's problems
D. Future goals
B. The present moment
Which could be a behavioral warning sign that someone is becoming overwhelmed?
A. Headache
B. Feeling worried
C. Starting to isolate from others
D. Thinking “I can't handle this”
C. Starting to isolate from others
You have $40 and need to buy something that costs $27. How much money will you have left?
$ 13
Which response is the most assertive?
A. “Fine. Whatever.”
B. “Stop touching my stuff, idiot.”
C. “I'd like you to ask before borrowing my things.”
D. Say nothing even though you're upset.
C. “I'd like you to ask before borrowing my things.”
Which is a physical sign of anger?
A. Thinking “This isn't fair”
B. Tightening your jaw
C. Avoiding a conversation
D. Blaming someone
B. Tightening your jaw
You're becoming overwhelmed in a noisy room. Which response is most likely to help regulate your body in the moment?
A. Slow your breathing
B. Think about tomorrow
C. Start solving every problem you're dealing with
D. Ignore what your body is telling you
A. Slow your breathing
Why is it helpful to notice your personal warning signs early?
A. It guarantees you won't experience stress
B. It gives you an opportunity to use coping skills before things become harder to manage
C. It makes difficult emotions disappear
D. Everyone has the same warning signs
B. It gives you an opportunity to use coping skills before things become harder to manage
Your appointment starts at 2:00 PM. Transportation takes 30 minutes, and you want an extra 15 minutes in case of delays. What is the latest you should leave?
1:15pm
Someone tells you they're having a difficult week. Which response best demonstrates validation?
A. “Other people have it worse.”
B. “That sounds like it's been really difficult.”
C. "Don't worry about it.”
D. “Here's what you need to do.”
B. “That sounds like it's been really difficult.”
You worked hard toward a goal but didn't achieve it. You aren't angry at anyone, but you feel let down because you hoped things would go differently. Which emotion best fits?
A. Jealousy
B. Disappointment
C. Guilt
D. Embarrassment
B. Disappointment
Which coping strategy is an example of problem-focused coping?
A. Listening to relaxing music after receiving a bill
B. Making a payment plan for the bill
C. Distracting yourself with a movie
D. Taking deep breaths
B. Making a payment plan for the bill
Someone notices they're sleeping poorly, becoming more irritable, and withdrawing from people. These are best described as:
A. Coping skills
B. Personal strengths
C. Warning signs
D. Communication styles
C. Warning signs
You have three things to do:
Which task has the most specific time requirement?
A. Groceries
B. Medication
C. Appointment
D. All are equally flexible
C. Appointment
You need to set a boundary with a friend who repeatedly calls you late at night. Which response is both clear and respectful?
A. “I can't take calls after 10 PM. If you call after that, I'll respond the next day.”
B. “You're so inconsiderate.”
C.Stop answering forever without saying anything
D. Answer every time so they don't get upset
A. “I can't take calls after 10 PM. If you call after that, I'll respond the next day.”
Which statement correctly separates a feeling from a thought?
A. “I feel like nobody respects me” is a feeling.
B. “I'm angry” is a thought.
C. “I'm worried” is a feeling, while “Something bad will happen” is a thought.
D. Feelings and thoughts are the same thing.
C. “I'm worried” is a feeling, while “Something bad will happen” is a thought.
You are upset about something you cannot change tonight. Which response best combines healthy coping with problem-solving?
A. Keep thinking about it until you find an answer
B. Ignore the problem permanently
C. Calm yourself now and make a plan to address what you can tomorrow
D. Immediately ask several people what you should do
C. Calm yourself now and make a plan to address what you can tomorrow
Which sequence shows the earliest opportunity for intervention?
A. Stressor → warning sign → coping skill → increased regulation
B. Stressor → ignore warning signs → become overwhelmed → react impulsively
C. Stressor → become overwhelmed → identify warning sign afterward
D. Stressor → react → coping skill → warning sign
A. Stressor → warning sign → coping skill → increased regulation
You have an appointment at 3:00 PM. The bus takes 35 minutes. You want to arrive 10 minutes early, and you plan an additional 10 minutes in case the bus is delayed. What is the latest time you should get on the bus?
2:05 PM