Emotional Regulation Strategies Flashcards

Which statement reflects the DBT view of emotion myths?

Answer: Painful emotions are not necessarily bad, and emotions can be valid without being justified by facts

DBT challenges myths by teaching that painful emotions have value and cannot simply be eliminated.

What is the first step in the problem solving skill?

Answer: Observe and describe the problem situation and check the facts

Problem solving begins by describing the problem and checking the facts before identifying goals.

Which pairing is correct for opposite action to fear?

Answer: Approach the feared event or activity repeatedly

For fear that does not fit the facts, approaching what is feared rather than avoiding it reduces the fear over time.

In the PLEASE skill, the 'A' stands for what?

Answer: Avoid mood-altering drugs

A in PLEASE is avoiding mood-altering substances unless prescribed because they increase emotional vulnerability.

Which is a long-term strategy within 'accumulating positive emotions'?

Answer: Building a life worth living by identifying values and taking steps toward them

Long-term accumulation involves clarifying values, setting goals, and taking small steps toward them.

What does 'cope ahead' involve?

Answer: Rehearsing in imagination how to cope skillfully with a likely difficult situation

Cope ahead means mentally rehearsing effective responses to anticipated difficulties.

When anger is justified but acting on it would not be effective, DBT suggests which strategy?

Answer: Opposite action of gently avoiding the person, being kind, and imagining empathy

Opposite action for anger includes gently avoiding, being kind rather than attacking, and imagining empathy.