Playbook: Understanding and Managing Emotions

Which of the following emotions is often associated with fright, nervousness, or anxiety?

• Happiness
• Fear
• Surprise
• Anger

Someone who is feeling pressure in the chest, throat, or eyes is likely feeling which of the following emotions?

• Sadness
• Surprise
• Fear
• Anger

Which part of the brain is responsible for sending sensory signals like sights, smells, or sounds to the rest of the brain?

• Hippocampus
• liver
• Amygdala
• Thalamus

When interpreting other people's emotions, you should pay attention to their

• A. body language
• B. changes in routine
• C. facial expressions
• D. both A and C

After completing his final exam, Matt stands tall with his head lifted and  his hands clasped behind his back. He is likely feeling:

• Scared
• Confident
• Sad
• Angry

When talking to others about their feelings, it's important to:

• Let them know you are listening by making regular eye contact
• Ask them how you can help
• Encourage them to talk to a trusted adult if they need additional support
• All of the above

Which of the following may be a sign that someone should seek extra support for their feelings?

• If you are worried about their safety or well-being
• Their emotions are negatively impacting their relationships
• If their emotions are preventing them from meeting their goals
• All of the above

True or False:
There are no good or bad emotions.

• False
• True

To manage strong or challenging emotions, a good first step is to:

• Choose how to react
• Dismiss stronger feelings as wrong or unnecessary
• Confide in a trusted friend or adult about how you are feeling.
• Name or acknowlege the emotion you are experiencing

Which of the following would be considered an unhealthy reaction to an emotion?

• Talking calmly to a friend about her jokes are making you feel embarrassed
• Asking your teacher for extra help after getting a bad grade
• Throwing food at your sister for making fun of you
• Taking a walk to cool off after getting into an argument with a teammate.