Opposite Action
What is the opposite action skill?
Doing the opposite, or an alternative, to what you have the urge to do or are used to doing
What are the rats' names?
Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup
When we have a fear response what is that called?
fight or flight response
Over time, a little effort each day will have what kind of results?
huge, big, or positive
Is emotional manipulation still harmful if it isn't intentional?
What is homeostasis?
the brains tendency to achieve and maintain balance at all costs
What is the maximum length of time you are allowed to hold a rat before letting someone else hold her?
10 minutes
Mentally we experience our emotions as ________ or _________.
pleasant or unpleasant
The slight edge is the basic idea of facing choices, you can either make _______ or ________ choices.
positive or negative
What is emotional manipulation?
using someone's emotions to get them to act or think in a way that benefits you
What is neuroplasticity?
your brains ability to process and adapt to changes in your neural pathways
How many snacks per day can you give each rat?
NONE! (Ms. Shaina announced this last week, y'all have been giving an UNHEALTHY amount and type of snacks, so no more until Mrs. Pickholtz tells you otherwise!)
What were the four core emotions mentioned in this lesson?
Contentment/happiness, Depression/sadness, Anger, Anxiety/fear
What is the idea of "The Slight Edge"?
little things matter
What needs might people be trying to meet through emotional manipulation? (Name at least 3)
emotional, physical, mental needs
resources, connection, power, control, escaping discomfort, attention, security, affection, money, approval, etc
What are neural pathways?
information highways; routes in our brain that send information to parts of our body
How and where are you currently allowed to interact with the rats?
You can pet and hold them while sitting on the floor by their cage.
What 3 components make up our feelings?
Mental, physical, and behavioral
Why is knowing what to do not the same as doing it?
Because little things that are important to do are also easy not to do, so lots of people wont do them.
What are some examples of emotional manipulation strategies? Name at least 4.
silent treatment, lying/denial, passive aggression, blackmailing, social inequities, intense emotional connection, threatening, gaslighting, exploiting insecurity, evoking fear, guilt tripping, abuse, etc
What are 3 symptoms of changing neural pathways?
Being tired or lethargic, feeling lonely, feeling sensitive, feeling angry or annoyed, headaches, getting sick
What should you do if a rat escapes or jumps down?
STAY CALM and freeze; call for staff without shouting; designate 2 people to catch the rat
What five abilities comprise our emotional intelligence?
Knowing your emotions
Managing your emotions
Motivating ourselves to change
Recognizing emotions in others
Managing relationships with others
What is the ripple effect?
It means by doing the small positive things you increase your chances of other positive things happening to you.
How can you combat emotional manipulation?
Communicate needs and set boundaries using "I feel" statements
Talk to a trusted authority figure