Anger Management Skills Assessment

The video discusses anger as a common emotion and its potential negative impacts if uncontrolled. It introduces five coping skills to manage anger: relaxation, distraction, movement, thinking, and communication skills. Each skill is explained with examples, such as deep breathing for relaxation and using 'I' statements for communication. The video emphasizes recognizing warning signs of anger and using an anger thermometer to gauge and manage emotions. It concludes with a reminder to practice these strategies and offers additional resources for mental health support.

Why is it important to manage anger effectively?

• To prevent trouble and maintain health

• To avoid feeling any emotions

• To make others happy

• To never feel angry again

Which of the following is a physical warning sign of anger?

• Feeling sleepy

• Laughing

• Heavy breathing

• Feeling cold

What is the purpose of relaxation skills in anger management?

• To increase energy levels

• To distract from happiness

• To relax the brain and body

• To make you more alert

Which activity is considered a distraction skill?

• Counting from 1 to 100

• Eating a large meal

• Running a marathon

• Sleeping all day

How can movement skills help in managing anger?

• By increasing stress levels

• By avoiding all physical activity

• By releasing anger in a productive way

• By making you more aggressive

What is the role of thinking skills in anger management?

• To ignore all thoughts

• To change negative thoughts to positive ones

• To focus on negative thoughts

• To avoid thinking altogether

Which statement is an example of using communication skills effectively?

• I don't care about your feelings

• I feel mad when you brag about winning

• You always make me angry

• You are always wrong

What is an anger thermometer used for?

• To measure happiness

• To check room temperature

• To identify levels of anger

• To measure body temperature

What should you do if one coping skill does not work?

• Blame others for your anger

• Give up on managing anger

• Try another coping skill

• Ignore the anger

Which of the following is NOT a category of coping skills mentioned?

• Relaxation skills

• Communication skills

• Distraction skills

• Cooking skills