Emotional Regulation Strategies Flashcards

In the DBT model of emotions, which step comes immediately after the prompting event and vulnerability factors?

Answer: Attention to the event and appraisal of it

Emotions are triggered by a prompting event that is noticed and then interpreted before body changes and urges follow.

In the PLEASE skill, what does the 'E' for exercise recommend?

Answer: Some sort of exercise every day, building up to 20 minutes of aerobic activity

PLEASE recommends daily moderate exercise, building toward about 20 minutes of aerobic activity.

A client avoids a social event because of anxiety and feels relief. According to DBT, what does this avoidance most likely do to the fear?

Answer: Reinforces and strengthens it

Avoidance brings short-term relief, which negatively reinforces the fear and keeps it going.

Which emotion function does DBT describe as 'motivating and preparing us for action'?

Answer: Action urges that organize behavior

Emotions prepare the body and mind to act, which is their motivating function.

When using opposite action for unjustified shame, what should the client do?

Answer: Stay public and not hide, while holding one's head up

Opposite action for unjustified shame means not hiding and sharing the behavior with people who will accept you.

Which of the following is an example of building mastery?

Answer: Doing something challenging but doable that gives a sense of competence

Build mastery means scheduling activities that are challenging yet achievable to increase a sense of competence.

In 'check the facts', the client is asked to rate which of the following?

Answer: Whether the emotion and its intensity fit the facts of the situation

Check the facts compares the emotion's intensity with the actual facts to see whether it fits.