Stress & Anger management

The primary goal of a stress management course is to:

• Induce more stress to build resilience

• Eliminate all stress from one's life

• Develop healthy coping strategies to reduce stress

• Encourage bottling up emotions

Which of the following is a common trigger for anger?

• Winning the lottery

• Feeling unheard or disrespected

• Meditating for an hour

• Receiving a performance review

An anger journal can help participants of an anger management course by:

• Identifying triggers and patterns of anger

• Dwelling on past angry outbursts

• Justifying feelings of anger towards others

• Suppressing any expression of anger

A core principle of effective anger management is

• Avoiding any situation that could potentially cause anger

• Expressing anger through passive-aggressive behaviors

• Blaming others for one's angry feelings

• Developing greater self-awareness and emotional control

Which relaxation technique is commonly recommended for stress relief?

• Deep breathing exercises

• Consuming large amounts of caffeine

• Watching intense action movies

• Engaging in high-competitive sports

Stress can negatively impact:

• Digestion and cardiovascular health

• Mental health, sleep, and relationships

• One's ability to focus

• All of the above

A key component of an anger management program is:

• Forcing participants to confront their anger head-on

• Encouraging the expression of anger through aggression

• Identifying triggers and developing coping strategies

• Teaching participants to avoid any situation that causes anger

An anger management course may recommend which coping strategy?

• Passive-aggressive behavior

• Bottling up emotions

• Time-outs and relaxation techniques

• Expressing anger through violence

Which of these is a common cognitive distortion that contributes to anger issues?

• Rational thinking

• Effective problem-solving

• Positive self-talk

• Catastrophizing

The "fight or flight" response is the body's natural reaction to:

• Perceived threats or high-stress situations

• Winning the lottery

• Receiving a compliment

• Meditation