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the stress emotions .

Anger and Fear. There are two emotions especially associated with the stress response: anger fearAnger produces the urge to fight.Fear promotes the urge to run and hide.. The Anatomy of Anger. gender differencesDo males respond differently than females?physiological responsesWhat happens when you get angry?anger mismanagement styles somatizers self-punishers exploders underhanders.

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the stress emotions .

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    1. The Stress Emotions. Anger and Fear

    3. The Anatomy of Anger gender differences Do males respond differently than females? physiological responses What happens when you get angry? anger mismanagement styles somatizers self-punishers exploders underhanders

    4. Anger Mismanagement Styles: Somatizers: supression of anger Self-punishers: channel anger into guilt, get angry with themselves instead of others Exploders: short tempers, hostility index is high, aggression is common Underhanders: indirect aggression, sarcasm, getting even

    5. The Anatomy of Anger Anger is a survival emotion common to all animals. Humans are unique in delayed revenge and/or unreasonable aggression. Aggressive behavior is not instinctualit is a learned response. Aggressive behavior is usually linked to feelings of frustration, or violations of expectations. Expression of anger is influenced by the source of provocation.

    6. Anger Negative aspects of anger: Aggressive behavior: violence, hostility, sarcasm, abuse (verbal and physical). This results in negative health impacts. Positive aspects of anger: Anger is a form of communicationterritorial boundaries, for example Assertion of authority Strengthen or terminate relationships

    7. Dealing with Anger: Know your anger style, monitor how and when you get angry Learn to de-escalate your anger, out-think it Be constructive, not destructive. Neutralize angerget over it Identify potential situations and plan how to deal with it Develop realistic expectations of others Learn problem solving techniques Turn complaints into requests Practice forgiveness

    8. Anger: The Misunderstood Emotion The expression of anger must be cast in the direction of the provocation. The expression of anger must restore a sense of self-control. The expression of anger must change the behavior of the provoker or provide insight to create personal resolution. Anger must be expressed in understandable language. The expression of anger must not provoke retaliation.

    9. Fear Fear is an element of survival. It stimulates the flight response, and is based on a real or imagined threat. Threats can be physical (external) or mental (internal) Perceptions of what is threatening are based on individual experiences, or lack of them Useless fears are imagined, exaggerated, or distorted

    10. Basic Human Fears Fear of failure Associated with a low or potential loss of self-esteem. Failure to meet expectations (either yours or others) Often associated with a lack of achievement, which is due to a lack of effort. If a person thinks that they will fail, they will usually do so.

    11. Fear of rejection Fears of how others perceive and accept you Common causes are applying for a job or raise, asking someone out on a date, or attempting to belong to a social group Includes a fear of intimacy and commitment Associated with feelings of worry, anxiety, or guilt.

    12. Fear of the unknown There is comfort and security with the known, and anxiety or intolerance with anything new. A lack of global experiences contributes to this fear. The more information you know about a situation, and the more you employ your inner resources of faith and self-reliance, the greater you can deal with this fear.

    13. Fear of death and isolation Fear of death is useful when actual danger is present, is useless when danger is exaggerated Is often associated with the fear of the unknown, and inhibits the ability to take calculated risks. A lack of social contact (isolation) results in anxiety and/or depression if it is for an extended period of time. This is often related to a fear of rejection.

    14. Fear of the loss of Self-dominance This fear is related to a loss of control over events in ones life, and/or a loss of personal freedom. It is prevalent in people who have a helpless-hopeless personality. Can cause either anxiety or a sense of victimization.

    15. Overcoming Fear The most effective way to dissolve fear is to confront it. One way to do this is through a technique called systematic desensitization, where the stressor is confronted piecemeal to build a psychological immunity to it. Small exposures to what you fear allow you to learn how to deal with it. Try to understand why you fear something Some fears are healthy (allows for survival), some fears are unreasonable or irrational (not worth the anxiety), and some fears are debilitating (need to get professional help).

    16. Assignment:(Please word-processhandwritten work will not be accepted for credit!) Answer the following questions: 1. What type of situations most commonly provoke an anger response in you? 2. How do you typically deal with these feelings of anger (describe all of them). Are your responses appropriate? 3. What physiological signs/symptoms do you notice that experience when you get angry? 4. What strategies could help you deal with anger more effectively?

    17. Assignment, continued Answer these questions: 5. What are your most basic fears? 6. Are any of these fears irrational ones, and if so, why? 7. How do you typically respond to the fears stated above? 8. What strategies could you use to deal with your fears more effectively?

    18. Assignment, cont. 9. Go to the following web site and read four proven techniques for managing anger: http://www.angermgmt.com/techniques.html 10. Which technique would work the best for you and why?

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