Understanding the Wise Mind
A Grade 9 Social Studies worksheet exploring the concept of 'Wise Mind' from DBT, its components (Emotional Mind, Reasonable Mind), and its application in decision-making and emotional regulation.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet explores the concept of 'Wise Mind' as taught in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), focusing on understanding and applying its principles in everyday life.
1. Which of the following best describes the 'Emotional Mind'?
Making decisions based purely on facts and logic.
Acting impulsively based on strong feelings.
A balanced approach combining logic and emotion.
Ignoring all emotional responses.
2. The 'Reasonable Mind' is characterized by:
Emotional vulnerability and sensitivity.
Logical thinking and objective analysis.
Intuitive understanding without conscious thought.
A state of complete emotional detachment.
3. The goal of 'Wise Mind' is to synthesize the and minds.
4. When you are in your 'Emotional Mind', your decisions are primarily driven by .
5. The 'Reasonable Mind' helps us to evaluate situations using and objective facts.
6. Achieving 'Wise Mind' means completely suppressing your emotions.
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False
7. The 'Wise Mind' encourages you to acknowledge and validate your feelings while also considering the facts.
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False
8. Describe a situation where you might find yourself primarily in your 'Emotional Mind'. How could accessing your 'Wise Mind' help in that situation?
9. Explain the role of self-awareness in developing and utilizing 'Wise Mind'.
The Venn diagram below illustrates the relationship between Emotional Mind, Reasonable Mind, and Wise Mind. Label the three main sections of the diagram with the correct 'mind' state.
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Use the words below to complete the sentences.
10. The 'Wise Mind' involves finding a between emotional responses and logical reasoning.
11. Practices like can help individuals access their 'Wise Mind' more readily.
12. Reflect on a recent decision you made. Which 'mind' (Emotional, Reasonable, or Wise) did you primarily use? What was the outcome, and what might you do differently next time to engage your 'Wise Mind'?