Anger Management
1)

In evolutionary terms, what did anger help our ancestors do?
 
Defend against threats Ignore danger Avoid resources Suppress emotions
 
2)

Healthy anger is best described as what?
 
Aggressive and shaming Assertive and constructive Silent and withdrawn Uncontrolled and frequent
 
3)

In therapy, anger is often considered what?
 
Pure instinct Learned habit Signal emotion Random reaction
 
4)

Intermittent Explosive Disorder outbursts are typically what?
 
Premeditated Rarely impairing Calm disagreements Impulsive, disproportionate
 
5)

Which physiological axis does the amygdala trigger during anger?
 
HPA axis CNS PNS Vagal brake
 
6)

According to research, what approach is particularly effective for managing anger?
 
Psychoanalysis Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Family systems Hypnosis
 
7)

In CBT’s core model, which three are interconnected?
 
Brain cells Triggers only Thoughts, emotions, behaviors Culture alone
 
8)

Which CBT element tests new responses in real life?
 
Case notes Free association Guided imagery Behavioral experiments
 
9)

What bias reads ambiguous acts as hostile?
 
Hostile attribution bias Availability bias Optimism bias Spotlight effect
 
10)

From evolution, anger prepares the body for what?
 
Sleep Action Numbness Detachment
 
11)

What is the first step of anger assessment?
 
Assign homework Build rapport Give diagnosis Administer tests
 
12)

Which tool measures state, trait, and expression of anger?
 
STAXI-2 DAR-5 HCR-20V3 C-SSRS
 
13)

What is the ABC model used in functional analysis?
 
Affect, Behavior, Cognition Antecedents, Behaviors, Consequences Actions, Beliefs, Cognitions Anger, Blame, Control
 
14)

In Ellis’s CBT model, what does “B” stand for?
 
Behavior Biology Beliefs Boundaries
 
15)

What are the two main categories of risk in anger counseling?
 
Legal and medical Internal and external Risk to others and risk to self Physical and emotional
 
16)

Which ruling established duty to protect in the U.S.?
 
Roe v. Wade Brown v. Board Tarasoff Miranda
 
17)

Psychoeducation reframes anger as what kind of emotion?
 
Dangerous Sinful Signal Random
 
18)

In cognitive restructuring, what are “hot thoughts”?
 
Deep core beliefs Automatic angry thoughts Relaxed interpretations Neutral reflections
 
19)

What technique involves tensing and relaxing muscle groups?
 
Mindfulness Progressive muscle relaxation Guided imagery Exposure therapy
 
20)

What communication style protects rights without violating others’?
 
Aggression Silence Assertiveness Withdrawal
 
21)

In early childhood, anger most often appears as what?
 
Tantrums Silence Withdrawal Rumination
 
22)

What is one of the most common settings for adult anger?
 
Home The workplace Clinics Courts
 
23)

In couples work, what strategy is particularly powerful?
 
Apologies Contracts Time-outs Date nights
 
24)

In forensic settings, what approach is the gold standard for anger management?
 
DBT MI ACT CBT
 
25)

Effective anger treatment requires which stance from counselors?
 
Cultural humility Clinical detachment Moral judgment Colorblindness
 
26)

What does mindfulness emphasize in anger work?
 
Avoidance Awareness Suppression Retaliation
 
27)

Which DBT skill module teaches clients to survive anger spikes without escalation?
 
Emotion regulation Interpersonal effectiveness Distress tolerance Radical empathy
 
28)

What must trauma-informed care always begin with?
 
Insight Safety Medication Disclosure
 
29)

Which type of medication is sometimes prescribed when anger occurs within mood disorders such as bipolar disorder?
 
Antidepressants Mood stabilizers Stimulants Anti-anxiety agents
 
30)

What perspective views anger as part of an interconnected web within families?
 
Biological CBT Systems Humanistic
 
31)

What assessment tool revealed Marcus’s high cognitive arousal and impulsive anger?
 
Beck Anxiety Inventory Novaco Anger Scale SDQ PCL-5
 
32)

What image did Jaden draw to explain his anger building up?
 
Iceberg Anger volcano Broken bridge Ticking clock
 
33)

In couples counseling, what helped Maya and Luis externalize their fights?
 
Daily journaling Silent reflection Mapping their conflict dance Grounding exercises
 
34)

What belief did Terrence hold that justified aggression?
 
“People always care.” “If I don’t hit first, I’ll get hurt.” “Respect comes from silence.” “Therapy is useless.”
 
35)

What group exercise helped Devon reframe his road rage?
 
Silent meditation Solo journaling Writing hot thoughts on the board Muscle relaxation only
 
36)

What do therapists often say about setbacks in anger management?
 
Failure Feedback Weakness End of progress
 
37)

Which of these is an early cognitive warning sign of relapse?
 
Hostile thoughts Slow breathing Relaxed muscles Gratitude journaling
 
38)

Which lifestyle factor often increases irritability and lowers impulse control?
 
Exercise Lack of sleep Balanced diet Hydration
 
39)

Long-term growth means shifting identity from “angry person” to what?
 
Victim Person who chooses calm Fighter Silent partner
 
40)

What type of support helped Maya and Luis create a family culture of calm?
 
Online forums Family pause signal Police mediation Legal contracts
 
41)

Boundaries in anger counseling are best described as what?
 
Walls Rules Guardrails Barriers
 
42)

Which is a boundary violation?
 
Graduation visit Romantic involvement Supervision consult Intake review
 
43)

Which is an exception to confidentiality?
 
Procrastination Job stress Child abuse Homework issues
 
44)

Competence requires what practice?
 
Intuition only Training/CE Avoid supervision Same protocol
 
45)

Which tool alerts clients to rising anger?
 
Paper logs Wearables CBT sheets Journals