FEELINGS & EMOTIONS
Name one healthy way to calm yourself down when you are angry.
Answer:
Deep breathing, walking away, listening to music, exercising, talking to someone, or taking a break.
True or False: Your brain is still developing during your teenage years.
Answer:
True.
What does THC stand for?
Answer:
Tetrahydrocannabinol.
What is an excuse someone might use when they do not want to take responsibility for their actions?
Answer:
Examples: “Everybody does it,” “It wasn't my fault,” “They made me do it,” or “It wasn't a big deal.”
Someone who is always watching what is happening around them has what skill that could be useful in a legal job?
Answer:
Awareness, observation, or attention to detail.
True or False: Feeling angry means you are doing something wrong.
Answer:
False. Anger is a normal emotion. What matters is how you handle it.
What part of your brain helps with planning, judgment, and thinking about consequences?
Answer:
The prefrontal cortex.
True or False: THC can affect memory, attention, judgment, and reaction time.
Answer:
True.
Someone says, “Everybody steals, so it really isn't that serious.” What type of thinking is this?
Answer:
Rationalizing or justifying the behavior.
Someone who is good at convincing people or talking their way through situations may have what positive skill?
Answer:
Communication, persuasion, negotiation, or sales skills.
Name two signs your body might give you when you are getting angry.
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Examples: Tight fists, racing heart, sweating, tense muscles, feeling hot, talking louder, or breathing faster.
Around what age does brain development generally continue into?
Around what age does brain development generally continue into?
Answer:
The mid-20s.
Why can regular THC use be especially concerning for teenagers?
Answer:
Because the teenage brain is still developing, and THC can interfere with attention, learning, memory, judgment, and decision-making.
What is the difference between explaining what happened and taking responsibility?
Answer:
Explaining tells what happened. Taking responsibility means admitting your part, accepting the consequences, and deciding what you will do differently.
Someone who was a leader in a negative group could transfer that ability into what positive skills?
Answer:
Leadership, coaching, mentoring, management, teamwork, or entrepreneurship.
What is the difference between REACTING and RESPONDING?
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Reacting is acting immediately based on emotion. Responding means slowing down, thinking, and choosing what to do.
Why might teenagers sometimes make risky decisions even when they know something could go wrong?
Answer:
The parts of the brain involved in emotions and rewards can be very active while areas involved in planning and impulse control are still developing.
True or False: You can always know exactly what chemicals or amount of THC are inside a vape cartridge.
Answer:
False.
Your friends want you to participate in something that could get you arrested. Name one way to get out of the situation without making things worse.
Walk away, call someone, leave the area, say no, change the subject, make an excuse to leave, or find another activity.
Someone who was good at finding ways to make money illegally may have abilities that could transfer into what legal areas?
Answer:
Business, entrepreneurship, sales, marketing, budgeting, or problem-solving.
Why can naming what you are feeling help you avoid making a bad decision?
Answer:
Recognizing the emotion gives you a chance to slow down, understand the trigger, and choose a better response.
Name two things you can do when emotions are high to help your brain make a better decision.
Answer:
Pause, breathe, walk away, think about consequences, call someone you trust, or give yourself time before deciding.
Name three areas of your life that regular THC use could negatively affect.
Answer:
Examples: School, sports, work, family relationships, court requirements, probation, motivation, money, driving, or future goals.
Answer:
Examples: School, sports, work, family relationships, court requirements, probation, motivation, money, driving, or future goals.
What does “thinking past the moment” mean?
Answer:
Thinking about what could happen later instead of only thinking about what feels good or exciting right now.
Name one skill someone may have learned in the streets that could be used positively at school, work, sports, or business.
Answer:
Examples: Leadership, confidence, communication, loyalty, awareness, persistence, courage, problem-solving, teamwork, or creativity.