CONTROLLING EMOTIONS STUDY GUIDE

When reacting appropriately to others, remember that other people have experiences, needs, and perspectives that might not be the same as you. This means you should:

• Consider their point of view

• Ignore their feelings

• Assume everyone thinks like you

• React without thinking

What are your anger cues?

• Physical signs like clenched fists or rapid heartbeat

• Feeling happy and relaxed

• Laughing and smiling

• Feeling sleepy

Each ________________ invites another. The more a ______________ altercation takes place, the higher possibility of a ______________ altercation.

• outburst of anger; verbal ; physical

• discussion; major; minor

• argument; major; minor

• conversation; minor; major

What are two types of TRIGGER THOUGHTS?

• Positive and Negative

• Happy and Sad

• Active and Passive

• Short and Long

Self-talk is:

• Talking to others about oneself

• The internal dialogue we have with ourselves

• Speaking loudly in public

• Reading aloud from a book

What is an explanation for the strategy 'Physical Exercise' to reduce stress?

• Physical exercise releases endorphins and helps relieve stress.

• Physical exercise increases stress levels in the body.

• Physical exercise causes sleep problems and anxiety.

• Physical exercise reduces the amount of oxygen in the brain.

25. Uncontrolled anger can be sparked by _________________________________

• triggers/ trigger thoughts

• eating too much sugar

• watching television quietly

• sleeping for long hours

WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES OF INAPPROPRIATELY DEMONSTRATED ANGER?

• losing your job

• going on vacation

• developing a hobby

• receiving a gift

WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES OF INAPPROPRIATELY DEMONSTRATED ANGER?

• Physical

• Financial

• Technological

• Geographical

People use anger in which of the following ways?

• To express frustration, to motivate change, to protect themselves

• To avoid responsibility, to make friends, to relax

• To show happiness, to celebrate, to meditate

• To improve sleep, to increase patience, to reduce stress