4 Downs to Anger Control by Tom Letson, MA LPC

Chapter Review Questions 

1. Name three "loose cannon" behaviors that are signs of having poor anger control.
2. What is the cause of anger problems for "loose cannons?"
3. What is the "plus side" of anger?
4. What can help you to begin monitoring anger on a daily basis?
5. What are the goals for anger control stated in this chapter?

1. What is the primary difference between offensive and defensive thinkers?
2. How can facing problems in life become easier by becoming an offensive thinker?
3. What is offensive "self-talk?"
4. What is each step of the R.E.A.C.T. reminder?

1. How can the 4-down theory of football be helpful in minimizing anger reactions when used in real life situations?
2. What are the 4 steps in the 4 Down A.S.A.P. method?
3. Explain what is meant by going "at the strength of the defense" when dealing with difficult people.

1. What facts about thinking and feeling are critical to understand when attempting to improve anger control?
2. What are the four steps in the T.I.M.E! technique?
3. How can forcing yourself to think help keep you in control?
4. How can the term "sideline" be helpful in remembering when it is safe to begin venting anger?
5. Recall an anger control audible and give an example of how it is used.
6. Describe how to perform the controlled breathing technique.

1. Describe the "leadership style" of expressing anger.
2. What is it that an exceptional leader never does?
3. How is becoming the head coach of your anger helpful in maintaining control?

1. What is meant by "officiating" arguments?
2. Name three argument "penalties."
3. How can tone of voice rise the anger in others?
4. How can the cadence of speaking rise the anger in others?
5. How can body language rise the anger in others?
6. What is the value in a visual cue?

1. Describe how problem attitudes contribute to anger problems.
2. Recall three problem attitudes that were discussed in this chapter and describe why they require adjusting.
3. How can associating with positive people help with adjusting attitudes?
4. How can confiding in someone help with adjusting attitudes?

1. How does alcohol or drug use contribute to anger problems?
2. Does a person have to be "hooked" or addicted to alcohol or drugs for them to be a problem?
3. Describe the steps in the variation the T.I.M.E! technique that encourages reasonable decision making about alcohol use.
4. How does smoking marijuana serve to continue anger problems?

1. Name a common misconception about counseling.
2. Describe how comparing counseling to the "crows nest" in football be helpful in understanding its benefits.
3. Is counseling only recommended when an individual experiencing the more severe problems of depression or substance dependence?

1. Define the term "character management" and describe how it differs from the term "stress management."
2. Name a self-motivating activity.
3. Describe the purpose in participating in a meditating activity.
4. Name a meditating activity.