DBT Emotional Regulation Strategies 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Attention to the event and appraisal of it

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 3

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?

Accepted Answer

Reinforces and strengthens it

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Action urges that organize behavior

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

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