Drugs
TRUE OR FALSE: All drugs are illegal in Australia.
FALSE
Analyse which contextual factor(s): A friend offers her a drink, she wants to fit in with the rest of them, however she doesnt take alcohol well.
Social and individual
Before even leaving the house, Kourtney, Kylie, and Khloe text each other to agree that no matter what happens, they will not drink tonight. What is self control?
It is the ability to pause, manage your feelings, and resist instant urges. Trusting your own instincts
A guy from the party offers them a ride home, but beforehand, he had consumed over the limit of alcohol, should they get in to the car?
Negative - no true benefits and only harmful outcomes
An older friend, who drunk under the legal limit decided to take everyone home, at the front seat she begins to yawn and become tired. There are still 30min left. What should she do
(options)
- Pull over to the side and take a break
- Call an Uber or family member to come get everyone home safely, get the car the next morning
Everyone at the party is drinking alcohol, and a group hands a cup to Kourtney, chanting "Chug it! Chug it!" What contextual factor is this?
Social, PEER PRESSURE !!
Kim feels a massive impulse to grab a drink to fit in, but she stops, takes a breath, and successfully talks herself out of it. Why is this important to have self management skills?
It is important because it allows you to control your time, emotions, and decide between what is right and wrong.
An older teen subtly rolls their eyes and says, "Oh, I forgot you guys are just Year 10s, you probably can't handle this party anyway," causing Kylie to feel immense pressure to prove them wrong. Why is this a contextual Factor?
This is peer pressure.
When the party gets out of hand and people start breaking things, Khloe assesses the situation and tells the group, "This is getting unsafe, we need to leave now." What is this an example of?
Critical Thinking, trusting in instincts etc
Kim's family has strict, clear rules about alcohol use and zero-tolerance for underage drinking, which weighs heavily on her mind as she decides whether or not to take a drink. What contextual factor is this?
Social and individual (family)
Kim owns up to her mistakes the next morning, apologises to her friends for ignoring their warnings, and promises to handle herself better next time.What does she develop over time?
personal accountability
The girls are all Year 10 students (under the age of 18), meaning the legal frameworks surrounding minors and alcohol supply create a completely different set of consequences for them compared to the adults at the party. What contextual factor is this?
Before heading out, Kourtney makes sure her phone is at 100%, packs a portable charger, and saves $40 emergency cash in her phone case just in case the group gets separated. What is this an example of?
Self planning/resource management