Growth Mindset & Managing Emotions
What is the definition of a growth mindset?
the belief that intelligence and skills can grown and improve
TRUE or FALSE:
If we communicate well, we will always be able to avoid conflict.
FALSE - conflict is bound to happen in any relationship
TRUE or FALSE: Most diets work to make long-term changes to a persons weight.
FALSE - most diets are modestly effective for a while, but after a year or so the benefits tend to stop improving, or some "results" even disappear
What word describes a positive attitude about yourself, your skills, and abilities?
Self-confidence
What are traits of a healthy friendship? Name one that we learned.
Beneficial/good for both people
Encourage each other
Appropriately accept their responsibilities in situations or problems
Communicate well when someone hurts the other’s feelings
Both able to apologize
Both people listen to, respect, & consider each others’ values and points of view
Both people’s needs are met
A person who avoid challenges and give up easily has what type of mindset?
Fixed mindset
Name a type of nonverbal communication.
Facial expression, folded arms, nodding your head, eye contact, posture
How many hours of sleep should a teen (age 13-18) get every night?
8 to 10 hours
What is a positive affirmation? Write an affirmation statement.
I am ____
I can ____
I am learning how to ___
What are traits of a toxic friendship? Name one that we learned.
Leave you feeling responsible for things that aren’t your fault
Have a difficult time talking about things that bother them
Unable to accept responsibility for harm
Don’t listen to each other
The friendship is one-sided
TRUE or FALSE: The brain grows more when you learn something new, and less when you practice something you already know.
TRUE
After a conflict, what can you offer to someone that helps repair a damaged relationship?
An apology
Use a 1 to 10 Hunger Scale to estimate how hungry or full you are, and when you should stop eating. From 1 to 10, at which point of "fullness" should you stop eating?
7: You should be satisfied, but not feel full or stuffed.
TRUE or FALSE: Our brains hold on to negative information much more strongly than positive information.
TRUE
Relationship skills involve the ability to create and keep healthy connections with others. Name one of the relationship skills we learned.
Clear communication
Dealing with conflict
Active listening
Building trust
Turn this fixed mindset statement into a growth mindset: "I will never pass math class because I'm too dumb."
Even though math class is hard, I can study and come to tutoring in order to pass the class.
(multiple correct answers)
What is an influence or force to make someone do something?
Pressure (or peer pressure)
What types of food are part of a balanced diet? Include at least 2 correct ideas.
fruits and vegetables
fiber-rich foods, especially whole grains
protein sources especially beans, peas and lentils
unsaturated fats and oils
drinking at least 8 cups (64 ounces) of water per day
minimizing foods and drinks that are high in fat, salt, and sugars.
What is the 4:1 Positive to Negative Ratio?
People need to receive at least four positive inputs on their behavior for every one negative input
We learned about companionship, closeness, and consistency in relationships. What is companionship?
When people have shared interests or are in the same social group (like a class or team)
Which part of your brain reacts first to a new situation: the upstairs "logical" part or the downstairs "emotional" part?
downstairs "emotional" part of your brain
How can you handle a peer pressure situation?
Find people to hang out with who know how to deal with peer pressure.
Be honest and say “I don’t want to do this!
Remove yourself from a situation when you feel uncomfortable.
Why does using a phone before bed disrupt your sleep?
1) The blue light effects your body's ability to produce melatonin, the sleep hormone
2) Using your phone can wake up your brain and make your brain race, making it difficult to wind down
What is constructive criticism?
A type of feedback that provides specific suggestions for change in a positive and supportive manner.
What are the ABC’s of Healthy Friendships? Must accurately name all 3 words that we learned (A, B, and C).
Acceptance, Boundaries, and Compromise