Psychology T or F
True or False: Emotions like sadness or anger are bad and should always be avoided. Explain "why" too.
What is False?
“It’s me, hi, I’m the problem, it’s me.”
What is Anti-Hero by Taylor Swift?
This word describes being kind to yourself during moments of failure or difficulty.
What is self-compassion?
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What is Harry Potter?
This emotion often signals that a boundary has been crossed or a situation feels unfair.
What is anger?
True or false: Your brain continues to grow and change throughout your teen years.
What is True?
(This is called neuroplasticity, and the brain doesn’t fully mature until the mid-20s.)
“I got my driver's license last week, just like we always talked about.”
What is drivers license by Olivia Rodrigo?
Self-compassion involves treating yourself the same way you would treat this kind of person.
What is a friend?
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What is Finding Nemo?
This common mental habit in anxiety involves imagining the worst possible outcome.
What is catastrophizing?
True or false: Ignoring anxiety will make it go away faster.
What is False?
(Avoidance can actually make anxiety stronger over time.)
“I do the same thing I told you that I never would, I told you I'd change...”
What is Stay by The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber?
You just failed a quiz. Instead of calling yourself dumb, a self-compassionate response might start with this kind of thought.
What is "It's okay to make mistakes" or "Everyone messes up sometimes"?
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What is The Little Mermaid?
Name two ways anger and anxiety are similar in how they affect the body.
What is increased heart rate / shallow breathing / muscle tension?
(Any one of those is acceptable.)
True or False: Deep breathing slows your heart rate and helps calm the nervous system.
What is True?
(It activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps the body relax.)
“Thought I’d find a way, thought I’d find a way out. But you never go away...”
What is Lovely by Billie Eilish and Khalid?
You had a bad day, and your inner critic is loud. Two self-compassionate thing you could do is this.
Answer-dependent
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What is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?
This emotional regulation skill helps you name what you're feeling without getting overwhelmed by it.
What is mindfulness?
True or False: Your thoughts always reflect reality.
What is False?
(Thoughts are not facts. We can challenge and reframe distorted thinking.)
“In this world, it’s just us / You know it’s not the same as it was…”
What is As It Was by Harry Styles?
Your friend is being super hard on themselves after not making the team. Using self-compassion, this is one way you could help them feel less alone.
Answer-dependent
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What is Dumbo?
The brain’s 'alarm system,' this structure helps us react to danger—but can also overreact to stress or triggers.
What is the amygdala?