In anger-control training, four stages of the provocation sequence are presented. Which of the following self instruction would be used in stage 3 coping with arousal?
A) "Remember stick to the issues. Don't take it personally!"
B) "My muscles are getting tight. Relax and slow down."
C) "As long as I keep my cool I'm in control of the situation."
D) "I handled that pretty well, Good job!"

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Stage 3 coping with arousal involves recognizing the physical signs of anger and taking action to calm down. Self-instruction B addresses this directly by recognizing the physical response of tightening muscles and instructing oneself to relax and slow down. The other options are not as directly relevant to this stage of the provocation sequence. Option A is more relevant to stage 2 (triggering event), option C is more relevant to stage 4 (behavioral response), and option D is more relevant to the debriefing stage after the provocation sequence has ended.

In Anger-Control Training, Four Stages of the Provocation Sequence Are