Wise Decisions
What is the first step in making a wise decision?
Describe the situation
What is peer pressure?
Influence people of similar age have over one another
Who is the best source of reliable health information?
Medical professional
Before approval, new drugs must go through what?
Extensive testing
What is a testimonial?
A person sharing personal experience to promote a product
After listing your choices, what should you identify next?
Consequences
Peer pressure can be these two types.
Positive and negative
Which type of websites are generally trustworthy?
Government agencies or universities
What two things is drug testing designed to ensure?
Safety and effectiveness
Which technique suggests “everyone is doing it”?
Bandwagon
Which step involves thinking about what is important to you?
Consider your values
Which type of peer pressure supports wise choices?
Positive peer pressure
Name one government agency that helps ensure food and drug safety.
FDA / Health Canada
Which U.S. agency approves medicines?
FDA
What is a disclaimer?
Legal statement limiting responsibility
Which step follows selecting the best option?
Evaluate your decision
Name one strategy that helps you resist negative peer pressure.
Refusal skills / support network / role model
True or False: These agencies (government health) test everything in commerce.
Which Canadian agency promotes public health through research?
Health Canada
Which technique uses humor to sell products?
Humor
What is the final step of decision making?
Evaluate your decision
Give an example of a situation where teens may need decision help.
Skipping class / smoking / harmful or illegal activities
Why should internet sources be evaluated carefully?
Not all information is reliable or accurate
What is preclinical testing?
Testing done before human trials
What is one disadvantage of medical advertisements?
Encourages people to ask for drugs they may not need