Posted by Kalamatianos on December 22, 2003, at 23:02:33
This quiz can provide a snapshot of what people feel about anger.
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Anger Truths & Myths
[circle letter choice]
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[circle # if not understood]Myth <<< A B C D >>> Truth
A B C D 1. My self-respect doesn't depend upon my willingness
to fight and defend my dignity.A B C D 2. Whatever I do when I get angry is justified because
the other person was bad to me and made me do it.A B C D 3. Getting rid of complaining is an important step
to anger management and staying sober.A B C D 4. I need to fight for my respect because my respect
depends on what people see me do.A B C D 5. Whatever you think of me is none of my business.
A B C D 6. It's OK for me to fight when I can't stand what's
happening to me.A B C D 7. When I don't complain, I am free from angry hurt
feelings and have the option to accept those
who have acted badly.A B C D 8. I was born with feelings I can't change by myself.
A B C D 9. When I get angry, I am wise to look at what will
result from the violence before I fight back.A B C D 10. Since anger is a natural feeling, I can't avoid
violent reactions when someone treats me badly.A B C D 11. Anger is useful for small or helpless children and
causes more trouble than it solves in adult life.A B C D 12. If I don't complain about wrongdoers, people will
think I don't know right from wrong.A B C D 13. It is possible to know that something is unjust
or unfair without getting angry and violent.A B C D 14. I am too weak to withstand injustice without
using anger and violence to get even.A B C D 15. I can get over being angry by realizing that
disrespect from others does not change who I am.A B C D 16. Anger is a natural inborn reaction so I am
not responsible for what I do when I get angry.
A B C D 17. I know that I can withstand any badness and
unfairness done by others toward me.A B C D 18. I must get angry when people act with disrespect
toward me or they will take advantage and use me.A B C D 19. I have the emotional toughness to endure any badness
or unfairness without getting angry or complaining.A B C D 20. Anger is an energy form in me and I will explode if
I don't let it out often.A B C D 21. Angry people choose violent self-defense if they
have the faulty belief that they can't stand to
be hurt or treated unfairly.
poster:Kalamatianos
thread:292602
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/psycho/20031221/msgs/292602.html