Question

Answer the following question in around 35-40 words :

With the help of an example write the non-verbal triggers of anger.

Answer 1

Anger is a common emotion that everybody experiences in life from time to time. Anger is a normal response to some real or perceived threat. It is a protective emotion that helps us to defend ourselves against physical or psychological harm.

Triggers of Anger refer to any event that signals the brain to activate the body's anger system. The triggers of anger may be (i) verbal, for e.g., being blamed, disrespected, or abused (ii) nonverbal, for e.g., being ignored unappreciated, or rejected. (iii) physical such as physical threats, sexual/ physical assault, etc.

Non-verbal triggers of anger are feelings of being neglected, disregarded, disappointed, unloved, or frequently spurned. It is expressed through gestures such as pointing a finger, shrugging the shoulders; by facial expressions such as sneering, frowning, and also by behaviours such as I groaning/sighing/whining or speaking in a mocking tone.

There are three factors involved in the experience of anger: A trigger (causes of anger) - an individual's personality - a particular interpretation of that situation.