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Personal Education Quiz - Controlling Our Emotions - Age 7-11 (Questions)

Big feelings can be tricky. This quiz explores why emotions happen, how to spot early signs, and simple ways to calm down and make good choices.

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Fascinating Fact:

Naming an emotion can make it easier to manage, because you understand what is happening inside you.

In PSHE Personal Education, pupils learn that emotions are normal signals, not something to be ashamed of. This topic helps you recognise feelings, understand what can set them off, and practise safe, respectful ways to respond.

Key Terms

Emotion: A feeling inside you, such as happiness, worry, anger, or excitement.
Trigger: Something that starts a strong feeling, like a comment, a change, or a problem.
Coping strategy: A helpful action that calms you down, such as breathing slowly or talking to a trusted adult.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How can I calm down when I feel really angry?

To calm down when you feel angry, pause and breathe slowly, step away if it is safe, and use a calm phrase like “I need a minute.” Talk to a trusted adult if you need support.

What is a trigger in emotions for kids?

A trigger is something that makes a strong emotion start quickly. Triggers can be words, events, stress, tiredness, or feeling left out, and they can be different for different people.

Why do I feel upset for no reason?

You can feel upset even if you cannot name one clear reason, because your body and brain react to things like tiredness, hunger, stress, or small worries building up. Talking it through can help.

Try These Related Quizzes

1.

If you made someone feel embarrassed, how might you make them feel better?

[ ]	Pretend it wasn't you
[ ]	Do it again
[ ]	Apologise
[ ]	Pretend it was a joke

2.

How might you make someone feel upset?

[ ]	Tell them you are upset
[ ]	Insult them
[ ]	Ask them to play with you
[ ]	Tell them a joke

3.

If you want to improve your mood what should you NOT do?

[ ]	Think about your problems
[ ]	Physical exercise
[ ]	Talk about your problems
[ ]	Laugh with friends

4.

How could you make someone feel happy?

[ ]	Make fun of them
[ ]	Tell them how happy you are
[ ]	Tell them they should be happy
[ ]	Pay them a compliment

5.

What is a sensible way to reduce your anger?

[ ]	Reading a book
[ ]	Shouting at someone
[ ]	Going for a walk
[ ]	Having a fight

6.

How could you reduce your own feelings of frustration?

[ ]	Have something to eat
[ ]	Ask for help
[ ]	Have a nap
[ ]	Be mean to someone else

7.

What could you do if you were feeling anxious about a test?

[ ]	Talk to someone about it
[ ]	Miss the test
[ ]	Cheat
[ ]	Watch TV

8.

If you felt disappointed with something you tried, what should you do?

[ ]	Tell someone
[ ]	Never do it again
[ ]	Forget about it
[ ]	Try it again

9.

If someone said they were feeling nervous, how could you help?

[ ]	Ignore them
[ ]	Tell them they are being silly
[ ]	Reassure them
[ ]	Tell them a joke

10.

If you were feeling guilty about lying to someone, what could you do to feel better?

[ ]	Blame someone else
[ ]	Tell them the truth
[ ]	Make up a better lie
[ ]	Forget about it

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Dealing with feelings

Personal Education Quiz - Controlling Our Emotions - Age 7-11 (Answers)

1.

If you made someone feel embarrassed, how might you make them feel better?

[ ]	Pretend it wasn't you
[ ]	Do it again
[x]	Apologise
[ ]	Pretend it was a joke

It is important to apologise if we embarrass someone or make them feel upset in anyway

2.

How might you make someone feel upset?

[ ]	Tell them you are upset
[x]	Insult them
[ ]	Ask them to play with you
[ ]	Tell them a joke

If you insult someone or are mean to someone, you can impact their emotions and make them feel upset

3.

If you want to improve your mood what should you NOT do?

[x]	Think about your problems
[ ]	Physical exercise
[ ]	Talk about your problems
[ ]	Laugh with friends

Thinking about your problems on your own is not a good way to improve your mood. Talking about them with someone can be helpful. Other ways to improve mood include laughing with friends or exercising

4.

How could you make someone feel happy?

[ ]	Make fun of them
[ ]	Tell them how happy you are
[ ]	Tell them they should be happy
[x]	Pay them a compliment

You can make someone feel happy by paying them a compliment and saying something nice about them

5.

What is a sensible way to reduce your anger?

[ ]	Reading a book
[ ]	Shouting at someone
[x]	Going for a walk
[ ]	Having a fight

Physical exercise is a great way to reduce your feelings of anger

6.

How could you reduce your own feelings of frustration?

[ ]	Have something to eat
[x]	Ask for help
[ ]	Have a nap
[ ]	Be mean to someone else

Frustration is an emotion that occurs when we are unable to achieve something. We can reduce this feeling by asking for help with what we are doing

7.

What could you do if you were feeling anxious about a test?

[x]	Talk to someone about it
[ ]	Miss the test
[ ]	Cheat
[ ]	Watch TV

If you are feeling anxious or worried about something, talking about it to someone else can help reduce the anxiety and reassure you about the situation

8.

If you felt disappointed with something you tried, what should you do?

[ ]	Tell someone
[ ]	Never do it again
[ ]	Forget about it
[x]	Try it again

If you feel disappointed with your achievements, you can practise and try again instead of focusing on the negative feelings

9.

If someone said they were feeling nervous, how could you help?

[ ]	Ignore them
[ ]	Tell them they are being silly
[x]	Reassure them
[ ]	Tell them a joke

If someone is nervous you can help them by reassuring them that it will be okay and discussing it with them

10.

If you were feeling guilty about lying to someone, what could you do to feel better?

[ ]	Blame someone else
[x]	Tell them the truth
[ ]	Make up a better lie
[ ]	Forget about it

Guilt can be reduced by being honest and apologising