Question

1. which of the following is true of uncomfortable emotions? (ch 4)

a. they feel bad for you
b. it is best to ignore them
c. they are abnormal
d. they can help motivate change

1. what is involved in accepting your feelings? (ch 4)

a. making the feeling go away
b. covering up the feeling
c. expressing the feeling
d. deciding the feeling is wrong

1. which of the following is part of happiness? (ch 5)

a. only feeling happy all the time
b. not experiencing anxiety or sadness
c. using healthy coping strategies
d. giving up under pressure

1. which of the following shows a positive mindset (ch 5)

a. never feeling frustrated
b. avoiding challenges
c. focusing on what you cannot control
d. finding some good in hard situations

Explanation:

• Question 17: Uncomfortable emotions are not necessarily bad for you (a is wrong). Ignoring them (b) is not advisable as they can signal something. They are normal (c is wrong). They can motivate change (d is correct as per psychological concepts of emotion - motivation link).
• Question 18: Accepting feelings is not about making them go away (a), covering them (b), or deciding they are wrong (d). Expressing them (c) is part of healthy emotional acceptance.
• Question 19: Happiness is not about only feeling happy (a), not experiencing other emotions (b), or giving up (d). Using healthy coping strategies (c) is a key part of maintaining happiness.
• Question 20: A positive mindset is not about never feeling frustrated (a), avoiding challenges (b), or focusing on what you can't control (c). Finding good in hard situations (d) shows a positive outlook.

Answer:

1. d. They can help motivate change
2. c. Expressing the feeling
3. c. Using healthy coping strategies
4. d. Finding some good in hard situations