Deck 6: Reframing: Creating a Positive Mind-Set

Question 1

About how many advertisements per day do current estimates suggest the average person is bombarded with?

A) 1,000
B) 2,000
C) 3,000
D) 4,000

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Over the years the federal government has been accused of using the media to fan the flames of anxiety, specifically by which strategy?

A) Waging war
B) Disseminating numerous health warnings
C) Subliminal news media messages
D) Using vigilant color-coded terrorism alerts
E) None of these

Answer 2

D

Question 3

What is one of the best ways to increase your tolerance to negative media?

A) Limit the time you watch television and social media.
B) Avoid all media at all costs.
C) Watch television more so you build a tolerance.
D) Only watch channels with the proper ratings for nonviolence.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Reframing can best be summed up as:

A) creating a positive mindset.
B) learning from stressful situations.
C) adopting an attitude of gratitude.
D) All of these

Question 5

Acceptance is:

A) A libertation that allows you to move on with your life
B) a form of rationalization.
C) Forgive and forget
D) trying to change things in life we do not like.
E) a sense of resignation.

Question 6

If you were to eavesdrop on your conscious thoughts, you might be surprised to hear:

A) lots of confusion.
B) whispers of sabotage.
C) emotional baggage.
D) whispers of encouragement.

Question 7

How many steps are there to developing your mastery of reframing and optimism?

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Question 8

Which of the following is not a good example of an empowering affirmation?

A) "I am confident."
B) "I will not fail this attempt."
C) "I am grateful."
D) "I am calm and relaxed."
E) "I am a lovable person."

Question 9

What does Carl Jung consider the foundation for all success?

A) Acceptance (moving on)
B) Reframing (a positive spin on a bad situation)
C) Recurring dream patterns (unlocking symbols)
D) Mental homeostasis (psychic equilibrium)

Question 10

Which of the following is not a suggested tip for reframing?

A) Count your blessings and stay focused on the positive.
B) Give yourself adequate time to grieve in stressful situations.
C) Only self-esteem affirmation statements must be in the positive.
D) Make a habit of using "I am" statements for personal affirmations.

Question 11

Current estimates suggest that the average person is bombarded with over 3,000 advertisements per day.

Question 12

The acclaimed movie Bowling for Columbine revealed that news broadcasts indeed promote fear-based news stories to increase audience shares.

Question 13

Renowned psychologist Carl Jung called the stress between the conscious and unconscious minds psychic equilibrium.

Question 14

The concept of a self-fulfilling prophecy suggests that our thoughts, attitudes, and perceptions tend to shape our future.

Question 15

Tier I thinking is better than Tier II thinking.

Question 16

Please define the following terms or concepts in no more than two sentences and give an example to support each definition.
A. Attitude of gratitude
B. Positive affirmations
C. Reframing