36 Questions
Which of the following is a reason for using pros and cons?
To compare options and resist impulsive behaviors
What is the first step in using pros and cons?
Describing the behavior or crisis urge
What can examining both the pros and cons of a behavior help with?
Spur creativity and identify potential consequences
When examining pros and cons, what should be considered?
Short and long-term consequences
What can changing 'acting on crisis urge' to a specific behavior help with?
Identifying pros and cons more effectively
What can acting on a crisis urge lead to in the long-term?
Guilt and conflict
What can resisting a crisis urge lead to?
Feelings of pride and preserved relationships
What can be helpful in times of distress?
Creating pros and cons sheets for major crisis behaviors in advance
What can pros and cons sheets be included in?
A distress tolerance kit
What can identifying and examining pros and cons help with?
Making effective decisions and resisting destructive behaviors
What is the main benefit of using pros and cons?
Making effective decisions and resisting destructive behaviors
What is the second main reason for using pros and cons?
To resist impulsive or destructive behaviors
Which of the following is a reason for using pros and cons?
To compare options and resist impulsive behaviors
What is the first step in using pros and cons?
Describing the behavior or crisis urge
What can examining both the pros and cons of a behavior help with?
Spur creativity and identify potential consequences
When examining pros and cons, what should be considered?
Short and long-term consequences
What can changing 'acting on crisis urge' to a specific behavior help with?
Identifying pros and cons more effectively
What can acting on a crisis urge lead to in the long-term?
Guilt and conflict
What can resisting a crisis urge lead to?
Feelings of pride and preserved relationships
What can be helpful in times of distress?
Creating pros and cons sheets for major crisis behaviors in advance
What can pros and cons sheets be included in?
A distress tolerance kit
What can identifying and examining pros and cons help with?
Making effective decisions and resisting destructive behaviors
What is the main benefit of using pros and cons?
Making effective decisions and resisting destructive behaviors
What is the second main reason for using pros and cons?
To resist impulsive or destructive behaviors
What are the two main reasons for using pros and cons?
To compare options and to resist impulsive or destructive behaviors
What is the first step in using pros and cons?
Describing the behavior or crisis urge
When examining pros and cons, what should be considered?
Short and long-term consequences
What can creating pros and cons sheets for major crisis behaviors in advance help with?
Being prepared in times of distress
What can acting on a crisis urge lead to?
Guilt and conflict in the long-term
What can resisting a crisis urge lead to?
Feelings of pride and preserved relationships
What is the purpose of including pros and cons sheets in a distress tolerance kit?
To help recenter in the moment
What is the benefit of examining both the pros and cons of a crisis urge?
To spur creativity and identify potential consequences
What is the role of pros and cons in accessing wise mind?
They help with making behavioral decisions
What is the benefit of changing 'acting on crisis urge' to a specific behavior?
It can help identify pros and cons more effectively
What is a common misconception about using pros and cons?
That only some people use them
What is the benefit of examining both the pros and cons of resisting a crisis urge?
To identify potential consequences and spur creativity
Study Notes
Using Pros and Cons to Make Effective Decisions and Resist Destructive Behaviors
- Pros and cons help with making behavioral decisions and accessing wise mind.
- There are two main reasons for using pros and cons: to compare options and to resist impulsive or destructive behaviors.
- Everyone uses pros and cons, even if they are not aware of it.
- Describing the behavior or crisis urge is the first step in using pros and cons.
- Examining both the pros and cons of acting on the crisis urge and resisting it can help spur creativity and identify potential consequences.
- Short and long-term consequences should be considered when examining pros and cons.
- Changing "acting on crisis urge" to a specific behavior can help identify pros and cons more effectively.
- Acting on a crisis urge may provide relief in the moment, but can lead to guilt and conflict in the long-term.
- Resisting a crisis urge may require more effort, but can lead to feelings of pride and preserve relationships.
- Creating pros and cons sheets for major crisis behaviors in advance can be helpful in times of distress.
- These sheets can be included in a distress tolerance kit to help recenter in the moment.
- Identifying and examining pros and cons can help make effective decisions and resist destructive behaviors.
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