Why Do We Get Angry?

Why do people often meditate?

• To win competitions

• To sleep better

• To improve their singing

• To feel better and think clearly

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What is anger described as in the text?

• A simple emotion

• A complex emotion

• A rare emotion

• A joyful emotion

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CCSS.RL.4.2

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What triggers the amygdala in the brain?

• Reading a book

• Listening to music

• Eating cake

• Feeling angry

What does the pre-frontal cortex help to prevent?

• Eating too much

• Running fast

• Sleeping

• Illogical reactions

What can chronic anger increase the risk of?

• Increased height

• Improved vision

• Heart diseases

• Better memory

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CCSS.RI.3.3

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CCSS.RI.5.3

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CCSS.RI.7.3

What is a healthy way to deal with anger mentioned in the text?

• Yelling at others

• Ignoring the problem

• Meditation or exercising

• Eating junk food

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CCSS.RL.6.2

What can anger cause to the memory faculties of the brain?

• Weakening

• Improvement

• No change

• Expansion

How does anger affect women differently according to the study mentioned?

• Causes more laughter

• Greater reduction in blood flow to the heart

• Improves their memory

• Makes them taller

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

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CCSS.RL.5.2

Which part of the human brain deals with emotions?

• Cerebellum

• Amygdala

• Medulla

• Hippocampus

What is released by the amygdala that prepares the body for physical activity?

• Insulin

• Estrogen

• Serotonin

• Catecholamine