Army MRT Test Flashcards

Key Concepts and Definitions

• ATC: Analyze thoughts about activating events and their consequences.
• Danger: Associated with feelings of anxiety and agitation.
• Trespass: Linked to feelings of anger and aggression.
• Inflicting Harm: Leads to emotions of guilt and the need to apologize.
• Negative Comparison: Results in embarrassment and a tendency to hide.
• Positive Contribution: Generates pride and motivates sharing or planning future achievements.
• Appreciating Positive: Cultivates gratitude and encourages paying it forward.
• Positive Future: Inspires hope, energizing individuals to take action.
• Goal Setting: Involves identifying, planning, and committing to pursue optimal performance, sustained motivation, and increased effort.
• Hunt the Good Stuff: A strategy to counter negativity bias and foster positive emotions.
• Self-Awareness: Identifying thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, particularly recognizing counterproductive patterns.

Emotional and Cognitive Skills

• Self-Regulation: Managing impulses and emotions to achieve goals.
• Optimism: Focusing on positive aspects while maintaining realism.
• Mental Agility: Thinking flexibly and considering multiple perspectives; adapting strategies as needed.

Communication and Connection

• Assertive Communication: Involves confident, controlled, and clear exchange of ideas.
• Praise and Active Constructive Responding: Promotes connection through positive feedback and engagement.

Problem-Solving Steps

• Step 1 (Objective): Define the problem clearly.
• Step 2 (Why): Understand the causes behind the problem.
• Step 3 (Flexible): Be open to various solutions.
• Step 4 (Accuracy): Validate the information related to the problem.
• Step 5 (Clarity & Control): Ensure clear communication about the problem and potential solutions.
• Step 6 (Positive Change): Focus on actionable steps towards improvement.

Energy Management Skills

• Proactive ATC: Anticipating and addressing thoughts proactively.
• Interpret Physical Reactions: Learning to understand one’s own bodily responses effectively.
• Deliberate Breathing: Practice controlled breathing techniques to manage stress.

Pre- and Post-Deployment Resilience Training

• Pre-deployment Training: Recommended 1-6 months prior to deployment; mandatory to offer for spouses but not mandatory to attend.
• Post-deployment Training: Should be conducted 1 month after and up to 3-6 months post-deployment.
• Mandatory Deployment Cycle Resilience Training: Required for deployments lasting 90 days or more.

Goal Setting Steps

• Step 1 (End State): Define the desired outcome.
• Step 2 (Energize): Find motivation for the goal.
• Step 3 (Priorities): Determine what is most important.
• Step 4 (SMART Steps): Set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound steps.
• Step 5 (WIN): Focus on "What's Important Now."
• Step 6 (Maintain Motivation): Strategies to keep the drive alive.
• Step 7 (In Process Review - IPR): Regularly review progress and adjust as necessary.

Overcoming Cognitive Distortions

• Jumping to Conclusions: Seek evidence before forming conclusions.
• Mind Reading: Clarify assumptions by asking questions.
• Me, Me, Me: Consider external factors contributing to situations.
• Them, Them, Them: Reflect on personal contributions to issues.
• Always, Always, Always: Identify controllable factors in situations.
• Everything, Everything, Everything: Focus on specific behaviors that influence outcomes.

Character Strengths

• Strengths of Character: Recognizing and applying personal strengths and helping others identify theirs.
• Connection: Building strong relationships through effective communication and empathy.

Additional Concepts

• The 3 Cs of Assertive Communication: Be Confident, Controlled, and Clear.
• Assessment Acronym: I.D.E.A.L used in assertive communication to guide thoughtful interactions.