Module 1: Developing Self-Esteem
Valuing, respecting, and feeling confident about yourself describes
self-esteem
A ______ is someone whose success or behavior serves as an example for you.
role model
Name 4 different emotions
happiness, sadness, love, fear, guilt, anger
True
*remind students what abstinence means
True or False: Individuals can control their level of self-esteem. Self-esteem changes throughout life, and there are numerous ways to improve your self-esteem
True
True or False: A person's personal identity remains completely unchanged throughout their entire life.
False.
Personal identity can evolve over time due to new experiences, changes in beliefs, and personal growth.
True or False: How you respond to your emotions can affect not only your mental/emotional health but your physical and social health as well.
True
Name 2 health risk factors
*risk factors are actions that can potentially threaten your health or the health of others*
examples answers:
-riding in a car without wearing a seat belt
-not using suncreen
-using tobacco or alcohol
-not exercising
How can poor mental health affect your physical health?
experiencing poor mental health can wear the body down and lead to poor physical health by causing illnesses
_____ is the way a person thinks, acts, and treats others. It includes being kind, honest, responsible, fair, making good choices even when it's hard, and doing the right thing.
character
True. Some emotions may be more difficult to deal with than others, but emotions in and of themselves are not positive or negative. An individual's response to an emotion may be positive or negative.
What are the three areas of health?
Physical
Mental/Emotional
Social
Having the ability to adapt successfully and recover from disappointment, difficulty, or crisis is called being
resilient
______ involves positive comments that point out problems and encourage improvement.
constructive criticism
The ability to imagine and understand how someone else feels is called
empathy
anyone who buys health-related products or uses health services
What are two ways that you can demonstrate healthy self-esteem and good mental/emotional health?
-choose friends who value and respect you
-focus on positive aspects about yourself
-replace negative self-talk with supportive self-talk
-work toward accomplishments rather than perfection
-consider your mistakes learning opportunities
-try new activities to discover your talents
-write down your goals and steps you will take to achieve them
-exercise regularly to feel more energized
-volunteer your time to help others
-accept the things you can't change
What are 3 out of the 6 traits of good character?
trustworthiness
respect
responsibility
fairness
caring
citizenship
How do hormones affect emotions?
Hormones cause emotions to swing from one extreme to another
health education provides information about health so people can make responsible health-related decisions. It helps people maintain a high quality of life.