Session 7 Quiz

1. What is an “anger signature”?

A) A written agreement to control anger B) Your characteristic way of experiencing and expressing anger C) The amount of physical damage caused D) A legal document about anger incidents

2. Why is reflection important for anger management?

A) It helps you blame others more effectively B) Awareness of patterns enables you to interrupt and change them C) It makes anger go away immediately

3. Anger is often called a “secondary emotion” because:

A) It’s less important than other emotions B) It frequently masks vulnerable emotions like fear, hurt, or disappointment C) It only happens after you’ve felt other emotions first

4. What does the acronym HALT stand for in terms of vulnerable states?

A) Hate, Anger, Loneliness, Tension B) Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired C) Hostile, Aggressive, Loud, Threatening

5. What is the purpose of reviewing past anger incidents?

A) To punish yourself for past mistakes B) To extract patterns and lessons that inform future change C) To build a legal defense

6. What should you ask yourself when you’re angry to understand the underlying emotion?

A) “Who can I blame for this?” B) “What’s underneath this? What am I really feeling?” C) “How can I win this argument?”

7. True or False: Self-forgiveness means excusing harmful behavior you’ve committed.

True False

8. Why is it valuable to identify your early warning signs for anger?

A) So you can warn others to stay away B) The earlier you catch anger rising, the easier it is to manage C) So you can prove you tried to control yourself

9. What does “making amends” involve?

A) Empty apologies without change B) Genuine acknowledgment, sincere regret, and demonstrated change C) Demanding the other person forgive you

10. Short Answer: List three elements that make up your personal anger profile (e.g. triggers, warning signs, signature style).