Understanding Anger & Causes Flashcards
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According to the CART framework, what role does 'rumination' play in the anger cycle?
Answer: It amplifies and prolongs anger by rehearsing grievances mentally
Rumination keeps the anger response active by repeatedly replaying the triggering event, increasing duration and intensity of the emotion.
A client says, 'Everyone always disrespects me — it happens constantly.' Which cognitive distortion is MOST evident?
Answer: Overgeneralization
Using absolute terms like 'everyone' and 'always' to draw a broad conclusion from specific events is the hallmark of overgeneralization.
Which developmental period is MOST critical for learning the foundational anger regulation strategies that persist into adulthood?
Answer: Early childhood (ages 2–6)
Co-regulation experiences with caregivers during early childhood establish the neurological templates for emotion regulation used throughout life.
The CART concept of the 'anger iceberg' refers to:
Answer: The visible anger behavior sitting atop deeper underlying emotions and unmet needs
Like an iceberg, the observable angry behavior is a small tip; the bulk consists of underlying pain, fear, shame, and unmet needs beneath the surface.
Which statement BEST distinguishes anger as an emotion from aggression as a behavior?
Answer: Anger is an internal feeling state; aggression is an action taken toward a target
Anger is the felt emotional experience, while aggression is the overt behavioral response — they can occur independently of each other.
A client raised in a household where anger was never expressed openly now explodes with rage at minor frustrations. This MOST likely reflects:
Answer: Suppression leading to emotional pressure buildup and dysregulation
Chronic suppression prevents the development of healthy regulation skills, allowing minor triggers to breach a lowered threshold and produce explosive outbursts.
In the context of anger, 'appraisal theory' (Lazarus) states that anger occurs when a person:
Answer: Evaluates a situation as a demeaning offense against themselves or someone they care about
Lazarus's appraisal theory holds that anger is triggered specifically by a cognitive evaluation of an event as a demeaning affront to the self.