Why does telling someone to "calm down" during high emotion often backfire?
A. Because it always works immediately
B. High emotion filters all incoming information, making it feel like an attack
C. Because the person is already calm
D. Because they are rational and logical
What is the correct sequence for regulating intense emotion according to Module 5?
A. Calm the mind first, then the body follows
B. Calm the body first, then the mind follows
C. Ignore both mind and body until emotions pass
D. Focus only on problem-solving
Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to engage the senses to calm high emotion?
A. Observing five things around you (sight)
B. Listening to soothing music (sound)
C. Ignoring discomfort until it disappears
D. Mindful eating or drinking (taste)
In the “Case Study: A Walk to Clarity,” what sensory experiences helped the client regain rational thinking?
A. Only sight and sound
B. Only touch and smell
C. All five senses: sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste
D. None; they just argued less
What is the first step in the 5-step process for coming down from high emotion?
A. Recovery
B. Don’t judge it
C. Recognise you’re not rational
D. Don’t act
Why is the “Don’t Judge It” step important?
A. High emotion is a character flaw
B. Judging emotions keeps you stuck at the top of the emotional ladder
C. It encourages blaming others
D. It eliminates emotions entirely
Which of the following behaviours represents the “Don’t Fuel It” step?
A. Replaying the stressful scenario repeatedly
B. Catastrophising about the worst-case outcome
C. Not ruminating or immediately venting to someone else
D. Acting on impulses right away
During high emotion, why is the “Don’t Act” step critical?
A. Acting immediately always helps you feel better
B. Impulsive actions are usually driven by the cave man brain and lead to regret
C. It ensures you ignore the situation completely
D. It avoids the need for recovery
What is the purpose of the “Recovery” step in the 5-step process?
A. To reward yourself for avoiding emotion
B. To restore body and mind balance through self-care
C. To ignore emotions for the rest of the day
D. To plan your next high emotion episode
Why is engaging the five senses considered a “superpower” for regulating high emotion?
A. It instantly makes problems disappear
B. It activates the parasympathetic nervous system and allows rational thinking to return
C. It distracts you from all emotions indefinitely
D. It forces the mind to calm down immediately