Managing Strong Emotions part 1

What are strong emotions considered to be?

• Unnecessary

• Always negative

• Always positive

• Neither good nor bad

What can strong negative emotions lead to?

• Increased happiness

• Better academic performance

• Improved relationships

• Negative actions like hitting or screaming

How can controlling our emotions affect our relationships with others?

• It makes others ignore us

• It can make relationships worse

• It has no effect

• It can improve relationships

What was Maya's reaction to James taking credit for her answer?

• She didn't care

• She congratulated James

• She felt it was unfair and became angry

• She was happy

What physical reactions did Maya experience due to her strong emotions?

• Her skin got hot and her heartbeat was faster

• Her skin got cold

• Her heartbeat slowed down

• She started laughing uncontrollably

What happens in our brain when we experience strong emotions?

• It processes emotions slowly

• It focuses better

• It has an automatic response

• It stops working

What did Maya's brain do in response to her strong emotions?

• It made her laugh

• It remained calm

• It bombarded her with negative self-talk

• It solved a math problem

What might happen if Maya doesn't control her strong emotions?

• She might do something she regrets later

• She might win a prize

• She might fall asleep

• She might become happier

Think about a time when a strong emotion caused you to have an automatic response in your brain and body. What Happened and how did you respond?