Cyberbullying
TRUE OR FALSE
According to a recent survey, smoking & drinking are harder to resist than social media.
FALSE
Social media is harder to resist than smoking, spending money and even sleeping.
TRUE or FALSE
Peer pressure in group settings is NOT felt as strong as one-on-one settings.
FALSE - In a group setting, the pressure felt is much stronger; there is power in numbers.
What was a TIP given for short-term goals?
Track your progress-- review short-term goals frequently, stay flexible, modify goal as needed.
The only 100% effective method to prevent STDs and pregnancy.
Abstinence.
ACEs acronym stands for
ACEs stands for Adverse Childhood Experiences.
Name three ways you can deal with haters.
Ignore the haters; do not react nor respond to any of their comments
Block the haters; prevent them from interacting with you
Continue to be kind and respectful, even to the haters
Surround yourself with people who support you; most haters won't target someone with a large network
Continue to pursue what you enjoy; don't let the haters get you down
TRUE OR FALSE
A good way to deal with anger is to use the "bottle it up" or "let it out" methods.
FALSE
"Letting it out" has the potential to seriously escalate the given conflict and harm both yourself and others.
"Bottling it up" often results in a myriad of emotional and physical problems. This method also often precedes a phase of letting out all of your built-up anger.
TRUE OR FALSE
It is important to start saving money now, as a teenager.
TRUE
The earlier you start saving, the easier it becomes to fund long-term investments such as college or retirement.
What is the Placebo Effect?
The Placebo Effect involves someone feeling a particular way since they expect a substance to make them feel that way.
For example, alcohol may make someone feel good since they expect for it to make them feel good.
Name three common symptoms of depression.
Difficulty concentrating/brain fog
Suicidal thoughts/ideation
Feelings of sadness/worthlessness/guilt
Severe changes in weight
Severe changes in sleep schedule
Loss of energy/increased fatigue
Loss of interest in former passions
Cancel Culture is considered as
___Holding people of power accountable
__Bullying on a larger scale; harmful and dangerous.
__Both
BOTH
Name three ways you can deal with peer pressure.
Be aware of the situation you are in and how to deal with it
Pay attention to how you feel; if you are aware of your emotions, you may be able to leave unpleasant situations faster
Establish and enforce boundaries with your peers and yourself
Stand up for yourself and your virtues
Surround yourself with people who support you and who will be able to look out for you
What information should you include on your resume?
Contact information (like phone number or address)
Previous and current academic enrollments
Previous and current jobs
College-prep
Afterschool clubs
Volunteering
Awards/honors
TRUE or FALSE
All STDs can be treated with antibiotics, and no STDs are deadly.
Some STDs can be treated with antibiotics, but others have no cure, and in some cases are deadly.
TRUE or FALSE
The brain CAN use the prefrontal cortex AND the amygdala at the same time.
Why is this important?
>We can’t use both parts of the brain (prefrontal cortex/amygdala) at the same time.
>We must FIRST regulate, THEN reason!
Which of the following are NOT true about social media?
*Just 5 hours of time on the internet can change the way your brain works.
*Increases our attention span.
*Impairs our ability to read and write.
*Decreases our ability to recall memory.
Increases our attention span.--THIS IS FALSE.
Name three effective methods of anger management.
Relaxation
Distracting yourself
Removing yourself from aggravating situation
For conflicts, simply agreeing to disagree
Standing up for yourself
Name four examples of a long-term goal.
Graduate high school
Go to college
Buy a car
Get a job
Move to a new city
Travel
Get married
Consent is a verbal agreement to engage in sexual activity. State two facts that you CAN or CANNOT do when it comes to consent.
>It is NEVER assumed
>It CANNOT be given while intoxicated
>It is mandatory EVERY TIME (even if they said yes before)
>It CAN be withdrawn at any time
TRUE OR FALSE
Self-harm is always an indicator of suicidal thoughts.
FALSE
While self-harm can be a sign of suicidal thoughts, it is not always a sign. It is often an unhealthy coping mechanism for overwhelming emotions or a lack thereof.
A 16 year old girl takes a picture of her two 16 year old friends in their bikinis and posts the photo on FaceBook. The two friends told her they were okay with it.
Is this cyberbullying?
No. There was no nudity and the friends gave their consent.
What can you do to resolve conflicts?
Try to understand the other person's perspective
Try to control your frustration; insulting the other person or being physically aggressive will just worsen the conflict
Be honest with the other person about how you feel and listen to them about how they feel
Reach a conclusion with the other person; find a compromise or brainstorm other ways to resolve the conflict
What is the difference between simple interest and compound interest?
Simple interest is a FIXED PERCENTAGE of the principal amount borrowed.
Compound interest is a percentage of the principal amount borrowed that INCREASES/COMPOUNDS OVER TIME.
How does a person become addicted?
__ It happens very quickly after one powerful hit
__ It happens in stages
__ It happens only after ten or more uses of a substance
__ It only happens if you are weak minded
It happens in STAGES
Name four types of coping skills you can use in your Safety Plan.