What are emotions?

• Simple thoughts we have during the day

• Chemical imbalances in the brain

• Complex psychological states involving arousal, behaviors, and experiences

• Reactions that happen only during stress

Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of emotional self-regulation?

• Awareness

• Understanding

• Avoidance

• Management

Emotional self-regulation helps individuals manage emotions in a __________ manner.

• Carefree

• Rigid

• Socially acceptable and flexible

• Controlled and judgmental

Which of the following is a benefit of emotional self-regulation?

• Increased impulsivity

• Heightened anxiety

• Reduced depression

• Poor decision-making

Poor emotional regulation can lead to:

• Better friendships

• Decreased stress

• Enhanced mindfulness

• Strained relationships

What does cognitive reappraisal involve?

• Ignoring your emotions

• Reframing a situation to change its emotional impact

• Crying to release tension

• Distracting yourself with technology

Which strategy involves putting feelings into words?

• Mindfulness

• Cognitive Reappraisal

• Affect Labeling

• Deep Breathing

What technique helps trigger the body’s relaxation response?

• Screaming into a pillow

• Deep breathing

• Staying silent

• Avoiding social contact

Which of the following is true about mindfulness meditation?

• It encourages thinking about the future

• It promotes present-moment awareness

• It emphasizes forgetting emotions

• It discourages deep thinking

According to Jon Kabat-Zinn, what is an important lesson about emotional regulation?

• You must always control the waves

• Avoid emotions at all cost

• Learn to surf the waves of emotion

• Let emotions guide every decision