Question 1

What is the relationship between anger and fear? What about aggression?

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Question 2

Explain the statement that "anger remains or grows rather than lessens with unbounded expression."

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Question 3

What is an XYZ statement? Describe the three parts and write an example for each.

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Question 4

Describe the "circumplex model of affect," which includes two dimensions-pleasant/unpleasant and activation/deactivation. How can this model help you understand and express your emotions more effectively?

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Question 5

One important part of expressing anger in a responsible manner includes:

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All of these choices are helpful in responsibly expressing anger. It is important to verbally state the anger, but also to know the difference between venting and acknowledging the anger. Refusing to attack each other is also important, as attacking can escalate the situation and cause more harm. Lastly, uncovering the source of the anger can help address the root issue and prevent the anger from persisting or recurring.

Question 6

"When you tease me in front of our friends, I feel embarrassed" is an example of:

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The statement is an example of an XYZ statement which describes the speaker's feelings, the behavior that caused the feelings, and the impact of that behavior on the speaker. The speaker is expressing their emotions in a clear and assertive manner, without attacking the other person or venting.

Question 7

What do your authors mean when they say you must assume self-responsibility, in terms of emotions, in order to transform your conflicts with others?

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Question 8

Explain what it means to be a "Warrior of the Heart."

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Question 9

Discuss the "tension of opposites"-the urge to either "move toward or against" our emotions. First, describe the two tensions. Second, provide an example of each. Be sure to use terms from the text explain this principle of emotion.

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Question 10

During a year-long divorce and custody dispute, Patrick started calling his soon-to-be ex-wife terrible names in front of their children and her friends. In response, Becky called Patrick's employer and told them what a terrible person Patrick is. Events such as these went on for months. These behaviors wrecked the couple's chance for collaboration because each person was operating on which part of the "intensity continuum"?

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Unrestrained conflict. This is because both parties were engaging in extreme forms of conflict, such as name-calling and calling each other's employers. They were not holding back or trying to find a middle ground or compromise.

Quiz 6: Emotions in Conflict