Understanding Emotions Chapter 3 Lesson #3 Pages 78-83

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Understanding Emotions Objective 1: Identify the factors that influence your emotions. Objective 2: Describe the most common emotions. Objective 3: Identify and describe empathy Objective 4: Describe and analyze the common defense mechanisms and how to respond to difficult emotions.

Worksheet You may work alone or with a partner. Complete the worksheet and DO NOT turn it in. We will review it in class shortly.

Fill In the Blanks. Page 78 Emotions are… signals that tell your mind and body how to react. Many times, the most intense emotions you feel will be related to an event in your life. How you respond to your emotions can affect your physical, mental and emotional and social.

Hormones What is a hormone? A hormone is a chemical secreted by your glands that regulates the activities of different body cells How do hormones affect your emotions? Hormones can make you feel as if your emotions are swinging from one extreme to another.

Fill in the Chart Emotion Definition Example 1. Happiness Being satisfied or feeling positive Vikings winning or Bears loosing 2. Sadness Normal feeling. May be mild or long lasting Pet or family member dies. 3. Love Strong affection, deep concern and respect Caring for the other person as much and/or more than yourself

Emotion Definition Example 4. Fear 5. Guilt 6. Anger Startled by someone or something. Help escape from situations Hearing a bear nearby when camping. 5. Guilt Shame or regret that results from acting against your values. Sometimes feel guilt over something they have no control over. Lying to get out of trouble but instead got your friend in trouble. 6. Anger a reaction to being emotionally or physically hurt. Hostility- the intentional use of unfriendly or offensive behavior Triggered feeling, hate, fighting

Managing Your Difficult Emotions 1) Defense Mechanisms- (full list on pg. 81) Mental processes that protect individuals from strong or stressful emotions and situations. Sometimes you may use defense mechanisms unconsciously as a way to protect yourself from intense emotional pain. You may not even be aware you are using them. Relying on defense mechanisms too long can keep you from facing-and solving- what’s upsetting you. > review list and give examples of common defense mechanisms (figure 3.11)

On your own paper, write in the correct defense mechanism. Pg. 81 1. stating that you were fired because you didn't kiss up the boss, when the real reason was your poor performance 2. sitting in a corner and crying after hearing bad news; throwing a temper tantrum when you don't get your way 3. forgetting sexual abuse from your childhood due to the trauma and anxiety 4. trying to forget something that causes you anxiety

Answers Rationalization: stating that you were fired because you didn't kiss up the boss, when the real reason was your poor performance Regression: sitting in a corner and crying after hearing bad news; throwing a temper tantrum when you don't get your way Repression: forgetting sexual abuse from your childhood due to the trauma and anxiety Suppression: trying to forget something that causes you anxiety

Managing Your Difficult Emotions Continued… 2) Handling Fear An emotion many people work to overcome Identify your fear Analyze the situation that causes the fear Talking about your fear Some fears are healthy and natural 3) Dealing with Guilt Guilt can be a very destructive emotion Try to get to the underlying source of your guilt Learn from your mistake, and be more careful Discuss the situation, some may be out of your control

Managing Your Difficult Emotions Continued… 4) Managing Anger Anger can be one of the most difficult emotions. Get to the underlying source of your anger and address it If there is nothing you can do about the source of your anger, there is always a way to cope with the feelings.

Strategies for managing anger Try seeing an upsetting issue from the other persons perspective. Learn to relax Practice trusting other people Develop your listening skills Learn to be assertive (not passive or aggressive)

True/False 1.___ Your interests, values and beliefs are part of your personal identity. True 2. ___ Maslow’s hierarchy of needs starts at the top and works its way down. False. Bottom and up 3. ___ The one aspect of your personality you have the most control over is your environment. False. Behavior

True/False 4. ____ Emotions are chemicals that are secreted by your glands. False. Hormones 5. ___ The ability to imagine and understand how someone else feels is empathy. True. 6. ___ Mental/emotional health is the striving to become the best you can be. False. Self- Actualization

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Flashcards Choose how you wish to view the flashcard. I personally recommend “View Definitions” but choose however you learn best. Then click “Flip card” to see if you were correct. http://www.glencoe.com/qe/efcsec.php?qi=21312

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