Chapter 2

Question 1

What role do emotions play in your beliefs and actions?

Answer 1

Emotions link your beliefs to how you conduct your life.

Question 2

How can emotions impact your physical health?

Answer 2

Emotions can affect your immune system, memory, cardiovascular system, and endocrine system.

Question 3

Can emotions influence behavior?

Answer 3

Yes, emotions can influence reaction times and performance in various activities.

Question 4

What is the importance of negative emotions?

Answer 4

Negative emotions, like sadness, can prompt change or distract you from progress, while fear can motivate caution.

Question 5

What would life be like without emotions?

Answer 5

Life would be dull and meaningless without emotions.

Question 6

What is a downside of emotions?

Answer 6

Too much of a positive emotion at the wrong time can derail your progress.

Question 7

What are emotions?

Answer 7

Emotions are a sensory system, acting as gauges of your biology.

Question 8

What is the problem with emotions?

Answer 8

Emotion itself isn’t the problem; it’s our response to what caused it.

Question 9

When do problems with emotions occur?

Answer 9

Problems arise when emotions are expressed inappropriately or unwarranted.

Question 10

Are emotions just good or bad?

Answer 10

No, emotions are complex and not simply categorized as good or bad.

Question 11

Why do some people deny their emotions?

Answer 11

Many believe emotions are inherently bad, leading to denial or repression.

Question 12

Why do people do things?

Answer 12

People act to avoid discomfort or to experience pleasure.

Question 13

How can trauma affect emotional expression in children?

Answer 13

A child punished for expressing anger may associate it with discomfort and avoid expressing it.

Question 14

What can happen if a boy is taught to be strong and in charge?

Answer 14

He may learn to avoid expressing fear due to societal expectations.

Question 15

How do people reinforce each other’s emotional discomfort?

Answer 15

Individuals uncomfortable with a certain emotion may align with others who feel the same, reinforcing avoidance.

Question 16

What can happen if you derive pleasure from many activities?

Answer 16

You may procrastinate more, as you have multiple positive options to choose from.

Question 17

What do emotions prompt us to do?

Answer 17

Emotions prompt us to move toward or away from the circumstances triggering them.

Question 18

What determines if an emotion is positive or negative?

Answer 18

The match or mismatch between the emotion and the circumstance determines its positivity or negativity.

Question 19

How can anger be seen positively?

Answer 19

If anger motivates you to identify problems and express them appropriately, it can be considered positive.

Question 20

What role do beliefs play in emotions?

Answer 20

Beliefs give rise to emotions, which can chemically impact your entire body.

Question 21

What happens when you change a belief?

Answer 21

Changing a belief can evoke emotional changes that affect both mental and physical health.

Question 22

What does “When the Blues Set In” refer to?

Answer 22

It typically refers to feelings of sadness, melancholy, or depression.

Question 23

How can you process your emotions?

Answer 23

Translate your emotions into language by talking out loud or writing about the events that caused them.

Question 24

How can you process your emotions?

Answer 24

Translate your emotions into language by talking out loud or writing about the events that caused them.

Question 25

What should you identify when experiencing an emotion?

Answer 25

Identify which emotion you are feeling (sad, angry, fearful, guilty, embarrassed) and its source.

Question 26

What questions can help identify the source of your emotion?

Answer 26

Ask if you’re angry with yourself, fearful or sad about consequences, or feeling guilty for a failure.

Question 27

How can you evaluate your emotional reaction?

Answer 27

Assess your reaction realistically and replace exaggerated thoughts with rational ones.

Question 28

What should you consider if you’re late for a meeting?

Answer 28

Recognize that coworkers may understand your tardiness is due to circumstances beyond your control.

Question 29

What is the root meaning of the word “emotion”?

Answer 29

The root of “emotion” is to move.

Question 30

What do emotions motivate you to do?

Answer 30

Emotions motivate you to meet unmet needs.

Question 31

What is associated with positive emotions?

Answer 31

Positive emotions are associated with approach.

Question 32

What is associated with negative emotions?

Answer 32

Negative emotions are associated with avoidance.

Question 33

What can happen if emotions are expressed inappropriately?

Answer 33

All emotions have the potential to be negative when expressed inappropriately.

Question 34

What should you do if you can’t manage your emotions?

Answer 34

Seek professional help if emotions cannot be managed.

Question 35

How can transforming emotions into words help?

Answer 35

It can reveal solutions for better managing your emotions.