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Which group is more susceptible to hormonal changes?
Which group is more susceptible to hormonal changes?
All of the following are true about emotions EXCEPT:
All of the following are true about emotions EXCEPT:
Why are teenagers more susceptible to changing emotions?
Why are teenagers more susceptible to changing emotions?
Teenagers are more susceptible to changing emotions because of hormonal changes and developmental factors that trigger mood swings.
What is the trigger of most of our negative emotions?
What is the trigger of most of our negative emotions?
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An individual will only feel stress in negative situations.
An individual will only feel stress in negative situations.
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List and describe three common defense mechanisms.
List and describe three common defense mechanisms.
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Emotions are reactions triggered by events or thoughts.
Emotions are reactions triggered by events or thoughts.
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Describe the process for managing emotional stress.
Describe the process for managing emotional stress.
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What are some of the basic emotions we all experience?
What are some of the basic emotions we all experience?
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Which statement BEST describes managing one's emotions?
Which statement BEST describes managing one's emotions?
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Emotional events that lead to stress include __________.
Emotional events that lead to stress include __________.
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__________ is a feeling of anticipated distress, danger, or hurt.
__________ is a feeling of anticipated distress, danger, or hurt.
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Which of the following is NOT a healthy coping strategy?
Which of the following is NOT a healthy coping strategy?
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Keeping things in perspective and expressing your feelings are defense mechanisms.
Keeping things in perspective and expressing your feelings are defense mechanisms.
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Which of the following is the BEST way of staying objective when dealing with an emotional person?
Which of the following is the BEST way of staying objective when dealing with an emotional person?
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Everyone will experience most emotions at some point in their life.
Everyone will experience most emotions at some point in their life.
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Stress can cause eating disorders and depression.
Stress can cause eating disorders and depression.
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A person is more likely to get sick while experiencing poor emotional health.
A person is more likely to get sick while experiencing poor emotional health.
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Which statement is NOT true about emotions?
Which statement is NOT true about emotions?
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Every individual can interpret emotions accurately.
Every individual can interpret emotions accurately.
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What is resilience and how can we use it in school?
What is resilience and how can we use it in school?
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Study Notes
Hormonal Changes and Emotions
- Teenagers are more susceptible to hormonal changes, affecting their emotional states.
- Mood swings are common due to these hormonal fluctuations, resulting in rapid emotional transitions.
Nature of Emotions
- Emotions are universal and present in all individuals, often expressed through body language.
- Negative emotions frequently stem from personal "Absolutes," or strong beliefs about how things should be.
Stress and Emotional Response
- Stress can occur in both negative and positive situations, challenging the belief that it arises only in adverse contexts.
- Emotional events that can induce stress include family issues, such as divorces or the loss of loved ones.
Defense Mechanisms
- Common defense mechanisms include:
- Rationalization: Creating excuses to justify experiences.
- Denial: Unconsciously ignoring stressful events.
- Suppression: Consciously pushing away thoughts or events to avoid dealing with them.
Basic Emotions
- Basic emotions encompass anger, happiness, fear, surprise, love, guilt, and sadness, all of which are universally experienced.
Healthy Emotional Management
- Emotions can be expressed and accepted in healthy ways for better emotional management.
- Effective strategies for managing emotional stress involve expressing feelings, self-care, resilience, and maintaining perspective.
Coping Strategies
- Healthy coping strategies include admitting emotions, honesty with oneself, and using positive outlets for energy.
- Reacting impulsively to frustration is deemed an unhealthy coping strategy.
Objective Emotional Interaction
- Listening carefully is the best way to remain objective when interacting with emotional individuals, as it promotes understanding and support.
Emotional Health and Well-being
- Poor emotional health can lead to increased vulnerability to illness, eating disorders, and depression.
- Experiencing negative emotions is not inherently unhealthy; it can contribute to personal growth when managed effectively.
Resilience
- Resilience is the ability to recover from difficult situations.
- In a school context, resilience can be fostered by maintaining supportive relationships, accepting change, and maintaining a positive self-view.
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Test your knowledge of emotional management with these flashcards. This quiz covers various aspects of emotions, including susceptibility to hormonal changes and the universality of emotional experiences. Challenge yourself and enhance your understanding of how emotions function in different individuals.
