Unit 1 Test- Internalized Emotions

Are emotions good or bad for us?

Explain why.

Answer explanation

Our emotions, whether Broadening (happiness, joy, pride, etc) or Narrowing (sadness, anxiety, anger, etc) happen because of things around us an inside of us.

There are many reasons why emotions can be good for us including:

-Emotions can cause us to advocate for ourselves

-Emotions can help us build deeper relationships with others

-Emotions help us build empathy

-Emotions and learning go hand in hand. We can understand more about life and have a deeper appreciation for the life we live

and SO much more!

Why are emotions like a fire alarm?

• They alert us to things happening around us and inside us.

• They only go off when we are in danger.

• They let us know when we need to get away from something.

• Emotions are not like a fire alarm.

Answer explanation

Every emotion, whether it is a Broadening Emotion (happiness, joy, pride, etc) or a Narrowing Emotion (sadness, anxiety, anger, etc) alerts us to what is happening around us and inside of us.

We have to recognize our emotions and what causes them in order to successfully regulate ourselves.

What is an Internalized Emotion?

• An emotion that we bottle up inside.

• An emotion that I direct towards each other.

• An emotion that is bad for me.

• An emotion that is good for me.

Answer explanation

A trick to remember Internalized Emotions:

Look at the first 2 letters of Internalized. IN. These are the emotions that we hold INside.

Which of the following behaviors might I notice with Internalized Emotions?

(select ALL that apply)

• Shutting down

• Isolating

• Yelling

• Hitting

Answer explanation

Internalized Emotions are ones that we tend to keep to ourselves and urge us to avoid in order to make uncomfortable thoughts and feelings go away. This usually causes us to shut down, isolate ourselves from others, escape or avoid certain things, and more.

Which of the following is an example of an Internalized Emotion?

• Sadness

• Happiness

• Joy

• Gratitude

Answer explanation

Happiness, Joy and Gratitude are Broadening Emotions. These are ones that give us good feelings.

Sadness is an Internalized Emotion because it gives us uncomfortable thoughts and feeling and urges us to bottle that emotion up inside, shut down, and more.

Which of the following is an example of an Internalized Emotion?

• Disappointment

• Pride

• Excitement

• Love

Answer explanation

Pride, Excitement, and Love are Broadening Emotions. These are ones that give us good feelings.

Disappointment is an Internalized Emotion because it gives us uncomfortable thoughts and feeling and urges us to bottle that emotion up inside, shut down, and more.

What is a "Switch"?

• A specific thing that happens that causes us to feel an emotion.

• Something that turns on a light

• Axiety

• Anger

Answer explanation

A "Switch" is a specific thing that happens that causes us to feel an emotion. A "Switch" could be:

-getting called on in class

-getting a bad grade

-losing something important

-feeling left out

Every situation we go through causes an emotion!

If I am feeling a low volume emotion, what level of performance will I have?

• Low

• High

• Optimal

• Average

Answer explanation

When we are feeling a low volume emotion, our performance will be low. This is because we are understimulated.

If I am feeling a high volume emotion, what level of performance will I have?

• Low

• High

• Optimal

• Average

Answer explanation

When we are feeling a high volume emotion, our performance will be low. This is because we are overstimulated.

Which of the following graphs shows an Optimal level of performance?

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Answer explanation

When the volume of our emotion is just right (not too low and not too high) we are able to perform at an optimal level.