Anger Management Techniques Flashcards
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Which technique involves writing unsent letters to people who have caused anger, primarily as an emotional release exercise?
Answer: Expressive writing therapy
Expressive writing, including unsent letters, allows clients to process and articulate anger in a safe, non-confrontational context.
When applying the 'anger thermometer' tool with clients, its primary function is to:
Answer: Help clients quantify and track intensity of anger on a numerical scale
The anger thermometer gives clients a visual and numerical framework to identify escalation levels and choose appropriate interventions at each stage.
Which mindfulness-based skill teaches clients to observe anger without being controlled by it?
Answer: Defusion
Defusion, from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, teaches clients to observe thoughts and feelings as passing events rather than facts that must drive behavior.
A therapist asks a client to list all possible consequences of acting on their anger before responding to a conflict. This technique is called:
Answer: Consequence mapping
Consequence mapping helps clients pause and evaluate potential outcomes of anger-driven behavior, activating prefrontal deliberation over impulsive reaction.
Which of the following statements about catharsis as an anger management technique is supported by current research?
Answer: Venting anger through aggression typically increases rather than decreases arousal
Research shows that aggressive catharsis like hitting objects often maintains or increases anger rather than reducing it, contrary to popular belief.
A CART practitioner uses role-playing exercises in group therapy primarily to:
Answer: Practice alternative responses to anger-triggering scenarios in a safe setting
Role-playing allows clients to rehearse new anger management skills and communication strategies in a controlled environment before applying them in real life.
Which statement best reflects the concept of 'anger as information' in therapeutic practice?
Answer: Anger is a signal indicating that a need, boundary, or value has been threatened
Viewing anger as information helps clients use it as a cue to investigate what need or boundary is being violated, enabling constructive responses.