Question

Write short notes:

Triggers of anger

Explain the following concept in 25 to 30 words.

Triggers of anger

Answer 1

1. It is an event that signals the brain to activate the body’s anger system.
2. Once the trigger is activated, the angry feelings begin automatically.
3. These triggers of anger will vary from person to person based on the individual life experiences. 
4. Eg: if you have been bullied or shamed in school as a student you will have a strong resentment towards someone or situations, in relationships, etc. that are controlling or threatening.
5. Here are common triggers of anger:

1. Verbal: Subject to abusive language causing a feeling of being disrespected or devalued, feeling of being criticized or scolded, insulted deceived, or lied to, labeling, shaming, blaming.
2. Non-verbal: Mostly through gestures and facial expressions-Feeling of being disregarded neglected, ignored, frequently spurned, or rejected frown, showing a smirk on the face, giving a weird look, feeling unloved, unappreciated, disappointed.
3. Physical: Basically actions causing physical harm or physical threats -Violation of your personal space through the physical attack, slapping, screaming shouting, kicking, shoving, grabbing by the neck. Sexual assault rape, feeling out of control, weak, inadequate and incompetent.

Answer 2

It is an event that signals the brain to activate the body’s anger system. Once the trigger is activated, the angry feelings begin automatically. These triggers of anger will vary from person to person based on the individual life experiences.