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12 Angry Men: An Anger Review Quiz

Anger has been a focus of discussion and debate for centuries. Here are a few items to whet your whistle. This was created as part of the "Not Quite the Movies Challenge".

A multiple-choice quiz by mlcmlc. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
mlcmlc

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

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336,022

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Today it is believed that anger is a natural human emotion. However, Seneca the Younger sent an essay to his elder brother around 41AD asking such questions as 'is anger natural?', 'can it be moderate?', 'is anger involuntary?'. By what name do we know this treatise? Hint

On the Shortness of Life

To Gallio

On Anger

Stoic Theory

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Question 2 of 10

2. There are three major components to anger: physical reactions, cognitive experience, and behavior. Which of these behaviors can be harmful to your health? Hint

suppression

delay before response

taking deep breaths

calmly discussing why you're angry

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Question 3 of 10

3. One type of anger is identified as passive anger. Which of these could be a symptom of passive anger? Hint

destructiveness

vengeance

hurtfulness

evasiveness

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Question 4 of 10

4. With aggressive anger the symptoms can be easy to observe. Which of these infamous school chums displays aggressive anger? Hint

bookworm

bully

valedictorian

teacher's pet

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Question 5 of 10

5. What new term was coined in 1987, by television station KTLA after numerous freeway shootings occurred on the highways around Los Angeles?
Hint

Majority of Angry Drivers (MAD)

madly murderous mayhem

dotty drivers

road rage

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Question 6 of 10

6. There is much information about the cause of anger. In which of these situations would I NOT expect a response of anger? Hint

complimenting someone's appearance

firing someone unjustly

insulting someone's mother

aggressive disapproval of someone's opinion

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Question 7 of 10

7. Anger is often broadcast unconsciously by the body without a word spoken. Which of these would clearly indicate anger? Hint

eyes blinking rapidly

jaw clenching

excessive spittle

waving hands

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1848 Phineas Gage was a victim of an accident that drove a tamping iron into his cheek and out of the top of his head. The tamping iron damaged the portion of the brain believed to control emotion. Can you identify which lobe?
Hint

parietal lobe

occiptal lobe

temporal lobe

left frontal lobe

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Question 9 of 10

9. One of the stereotypical aspects of being mad is impulsiveness and/or losing control. Which of these impulsive behaviors might NOT be expected from an angry person? Hint

aggressive occupation of your personal space

speech escalating in volume

reading a good book

punching a fist into an inanimate object

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Question 10 of 10

10. Thomas Jefferson left us a quote which is still used as an anger management technique. Can you complete the quote? "When angry, count to 10 before you speak. If very angry, __________." Hint

walk away

lose control

a hundred

breathe deeply

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: On Anger

Seneca the Younger (circa 1 BC-AD 65) was a Stoic, believing that all emotion must be controlled. His brother was born Lucius Annaeus Novatus, but took the name from his adopted father to become Junius Annaeus Gallio.

2. There are three major components to anger: physical reactions, cognitive experience, and behavior. Which of these behaviors can be harmful to your health?

Answer: suppression

The emotion of anger is neither bad nor good, your response to anger tips the balance. There is much information available to help you determine whether or not you have anger issues and management techniques to help you improve your response.

3. One type of anger is identified as passive anger. Which of these could be a symptom of passive anger?

Answer: evasiveness

Evasiveness could include walking away or otherwise avoiding conflict. Some additional symptoms of passive anger include dispassion, obsessive or secretive behavior.

4. With aggressive anger the symptoms can be easy to observe. Which of these infamous school chums displays aggressive anger?

Answer: bully

Other aggressive anger symptoms can include destructiveness, hurtfulness, unjust blaming and threats.

5. What new term was coined in 1987, by television station KTLA after numerous freeway shootings occurred on the highways around Los Angeles?

Answer: road rage

Road rage is a form of extremely aggressive driving and verbal or non-verbal exchanges. Legally, this is usually classed as aggressive driving or assault and battery with a vehicle.

6. There is much information about the cause of anger. In which of these situations would I NOT expect a response of anger?

Answer: complimenting someone's appearance

Anger is an emotion with many causes based on a person's perceptions, i.e., what angers one person will not disturb another.

7. Anger is often broadcast unconsciously by the body without a word spoken. Which of these would clearly indicate anger?

Answer: jaw clenching

The physical expression of anger can be seen in the face when it flushes, the nostrils flare and the jaws tense. In addition, the heart rate and perspiration increase.

Answer: left frontal lobe

Mr. Gage apparently underwent severe personality changes after the accident and study of his situation has been accomplished by many medical professionals. He survived this accident for more than 11 years.

9. One of the stereotypical aspects of being mad is impulsiveness and/or losing control. Which of these impulsive behaviors might NOT be expected from an angry person?

Answer: reading a good book

Anger can be used to focus the energies of one or many toward resolution. However, for some, anger can cause a psychic disturbance that immobilizes them.

10. Thomas Jefferson left us a quote which is still used as an anger management technique. Can you complete the quote? "When angry, count to 10 before you speak. If very angry, __________."

Answer: a hundred

This is a technique is still in use because it gives the angry person time to cool off and is a distraction to the initial event that caused the anger.

Source: Author mlcmlc

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