Understanding Thoughts vs. Feelings
A Grade 7 social studies worksheet to help students differentiate between thoughts and feelings, and understand their impact on behavior.
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Understanding Thoughts vs. Feelings
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet is designed to help you understand the difference between thoughts and feelings.
Our minds are constantly active, processing information and generating responses. It's important to recognize that our thoughts and feelings, while often connected, are distinct. Thoughts are the words, ideas, and beliefs that go through our minds. Feelings (or emotions) are physical sensations and reactions to our thoughts and experiences. Understanding this difference can help us manage our emotions and reactions more effectively.
1. Which of the following is an example of a THOUGHT?
Feeling hungry
Believing you can do well on a test
Being excited about a trip
Having a stomach ache
2. Which of the following is an example of a FEELING?
Thinking it will rain tomorrow
Deciding what to wear
Feeling frustrated
Planning a project
3. A is a mental event, such as an idea, belief, or opinion.
4. A is a physical sensation or emotional state, such as joy, sadness, or anger.
5. Our can often influence our .
6. Thoughts and feelings are always the same thing.
True
False
7. It is possible to change your feelings by changing your thoughts.
True
False
8. Describe a situation where your thoughts led to a particular feeling. Explain how the thought and feeling were connected.
9. Why is it important to distinguish between thoughts and feelings when trying to understand your own behavior or the behavior of others?
Categorize the following words into 'Thought' or 'Feeling'.
Thoughts:
Feelings: