What is homeostasis in the context of emotions?
A. A state of constant high emotion.
B. Your body’s calm baseline, physically, emotionally, and chemically.
C. A state where emotions are suppressed.
D. The moment you lose control over your emotions.
Why is it normal to move out of homeostasis?
A. Because emotional waves are unhealthy.
B. Because humans are meant to experience dysregulation regularly.
C. Because staying calm is always bad.
D. Because emotions are permanent problems.
Which of the following best describes high emotion?
A. Any state where your body and mind are pulled out of calm.
B. Only negative emotions like anger or sadness.
C. A permanent emotional state.
D. A sign that something is broken with you.
What happens at the peak of an emotional wave?
A. Your rational brain (prefrontal cortex) takes full control.
B. Your emotional brain (limbic system) dominates.
C. Emotions remain at baseline.
D. Your body automatically shuts down.
Which of the following is NOT one of the seven difficulties of high emotion?
A. Shrinking problem-solving capacity.
B. Strong urge to act impulsively.
C. Enhanced logical reasoning.
D. Relationships become difficult.
Why is it unhealthy to stay in high emotion for too long?
A. It signals that something is broken in your brain.
B. It activates the nervous system continuously, leading to stress and burnout.
C. It is a permanent emotional state.
D. It always leads to happiness.
Which metaphor best describes how emotions work according to this module?
A. Emotions are walls that must be broken.
B. Emotions are waves that rise, peak, and fall.
C. Emotions are chains that trap you.
D. Emotions are static and unchanging.
What is the 80-20 rule mentioned in high emotion?
A. 80% of emotions are positive, 20% negative.
B. The rational brain shuts down 80% of the time, and the emotional brain drives most actions.
C. 80% of the day is spent in calm, 20% in emotion.
D. 80% of problems are caused by emotions, 20% by logic.
During high emotion, why might you believe you are 100% right?
A. Because emotions always reflect reality.
B. Because intensity tricks the brain into thinking the feeling is absolute truth.
C. Because your rational brain is stronger than your emotional brain.
D. Because others confirm your emotions are correct.
Which is a recommended approach to managing high emotion?
A. Resist the wave and try to force calm.
B. Allow the wave to rise, notice it, and let it naturally pass.
C. Stay in high emotion as long as possible.
D. Ignore your bodily sensations completely.