Question

read the situation below. then answer each item as directed. gavins parents announced to him and his sister that they are getting divorced. gavin needs to deal with strong emotions to cope with the big changes in his family. if the suggestion will help gavin cope, place a plus (+) in the space provided. if the suggestion will not help gavin cope, place a zero (0) in the space provided. 1. gavin steps up his daily workout routine to include a long run at dawn. 2. gavin makes an appointment with his counselor at school. 3. gavin acts like everythings okay and that nothing has changed. 4. gavin begins writing in a daily journal. 5. gavin stops hanging out with his friends. read each statement carefully. if the statement is true, place a plus (+) in the space provided. if the statement is false, cross out the italicized word(s) and write the correct word(s) in the space provided. 6. mood swings are uncommon in teens. 7. no emotion is necessarily bad or good. 8. it is important to deal with fear so it does not last too long. 9. you can make feelings go away by ignoring them. 10. physical activity can sometimes help reduce anxiety. score (number correct × 10 points):

Explanation:

1. Exercise can relieve stress (+). 2. Counseling helps with emotions (+). 3. Denial is unhelpful (0). 4. Journaling aids emotional - processing (+). 5. Isolation is bad (0). 6. False, common; 7. True; 8. True; 9. False, can't; 10. True.

Answer:

1. +
2. +
3. 0
4. +
5. 0
6. 0, common
7. +
8. +
9. 0, can't
10. +