SMART Goals
Setting S-M-A-R-T goals :
a) Helps you take control of your life.
b) Helps you focus on what is important.
c) Helps you be confident and believe in yourself.
d) All of the above
d) All of the above
Which of the following is a good habit for maintaining a balanced diet?
a) Eating only snacks all day
b) Having a variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
c) Skipping breakfast
d) Eating only lunch and dinner
b) Having a variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
Which of the following is a simple way to help calm down when feeling anxious?
a) Yelling loudly
b) Taking deep breaths
c) Ignoring the feelings
d) Running away
b) Taking deep breaths
What is a good way to handle a disagreement with a friend?
a) Yelling and calling them names
b) Listening to their point of view and discussing the problem calmly
c) Ignoring them until they apologize
d) Telling other friends about the argument
b) Listening to their point of view and discussing the problem calmly
Anxiety can be characterized by:
a) A sudden, uncontrollable attack of terror.
b) An unfounded fear and dread of everyday situations.
c) Fear of saying or doing something that would be embarrassing or humiliating around other people.
d) Any of the above.
d) Any of the above.
The acronym S-M-A-R-T reminds us to create goals that are:
a) Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound.
b) Smart, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Tedious
c) Specific, Meaningful, Applicable, Relevant, Timely
d) Specific, Material, Adequate, Reasonable, Time-bound
a) Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound.
Why is regular physical activity important for your health?
a) It helps you sleep better and boosts energy levels
b) It makes you feel more tired throughout the day
c) It causes stress and fatigue
d) It has no impact on overall health
a) It helps you sleep better and boosts energy levels
What is one way healthy way to manage stress and anxiety?
a) Watching TV for a long time
b) Sitting still for hours
c) Going for a walk or playing a sport
d) Avoiding all exercise
c) Going for a walk or playing a sport
Which of the following shows that you are actively listening to someone?
a) Making eye contact and nodding while they talk
b) Looking at your phone while they are speaking
c) Interrupting them to share your own story
d) Thinking about what you will say next while they talk
a) Making eye contact and nodding while they talk
How can understanding the source of anxiety help someone deal with it?
a) It helps them to avoid talking about their feelings
b) It allows them to make a plan to face their fears step-by-step
c) It means they should ignore the anxiety and hope it goes away
d) It makes them feel more worried about the situation
b) It allows them to make a plan to face their fears step-by-step
Which of these goals is NOT using the "Measurable" component of SMART goals?
a) I want to increase my running distance by 2 miles in 2 months.
b) I will improve my typing speed to 50 words per minute by practicing for 30 minutes daily.
c) I will be more active.
d) I plan to save $100 by the end of the year.
c) I will be more active.
How many hours of sleep are generally recommended for a school-age child (6-12 years old)?
a) 7-8 hours per night
b) 9-12 hours per night
c) 14-17 hours per day
d) 11-14 hours per day
b) 9-12 hours per night
What is a helpful technique to use when you start to feel anxious about a big event?
a) Worry about what might go wrong
b) Visualize the event going well
c) Avoid thinking about the event completely
d) Tell everyone your worries loudly
b) Visualize the event going well
Which action shows empathy towards a friend who is upset?
a) Saying "I don’t want to hear about it"
b) Listening carefully and saying "I’m sorry you’re feeling this way"
c) Changing the subject to something you like
d) Telling them they are overreacting
b) Listening carefully and saying "I’m sorry you’re feeling this way"
What can help someone feel more comfortable when they’re anxious about meeting new people?
a) Avoiding social situations completely
b) Reading books about meeting new people
c) Talking to themselves in the mirror
d) Practicing introductions and thinking positively
d) Practicing introductions and thinking positively
Which of the following is an example of a SMART goal?
a) I want to get better at math by the end of the year.
b) I will read 20 pages of my math textbook every day for the next month to improve my math skills.
c) I hope to get good grades, at least 3 passing scores.
d) I will try to do well in school tomorrow.
b) I will read 20 pages of my math textbook every day for the next month to improve my math skills.
How can establishing a consistent sleep schedule contribute to overall well-being?
a) It disrupts your daily routine and makes you more tired
b) It helps regulate your body's internal clock, improving sleep quality
c) It increases stress and anxiety levels
d) It has no effect on your physical or mental health
b) It helps regulate your body's internal clock, improving sleep quality
How can setting small, achievable goals help someone manage their anxiety?
a) It makes the problems seem bigger
b) It helps them feel overwhelmed by too many tasks
c) It breaks down tasks into manageable parts and provides a sense of accomplishment
d) It prevents them from focusing on their feelings
c) It breaks down tasks into manageable parts and provides a sense of accomplishment
If you notice a friend is frequently withdrawing from social activities and seems upset, what is the most empathetic way to support them?
a) Press them to share what’s wrong right away
b) Invite them to activities but respect their choice if they decline, and offer to be there if they want to talk
c) Ignore their behavior and assume they will talk to you when they are ready
d) Tell them to snap out of it and focus on being more social
b) Invite them to activities but respect their choice if they decline, and offer to be there if they want to talk
Which of the following is a technique to manage anxiety that involves changing negative thinking patterns?
a) Practicing mindfulness and focusing on the present moment
b) Avoiding all stressful situations
c) Ignoring anxiety and hoping it will disappear
d) Relying on others to handle their problems
a) Practicing mindfulness and focusing on the present moment
You are working on a project for a school science fair and want to ensure that your research and presentation are completed effectively. Which of the following sets of goals demonstrates the best application of the SMART criteria for this project?
a) I will complete my science project soon and make sure it is the best one in the class.
b) I will work on my science project every weekend until the fair, focusing on research and creating a presentation.
c) I will finish my project in a few weeks and hope to get a good grade.
d) I will dedicate 1 hour each weekday after school to research, 1 hour each weekend to building the presentation, and review my work with my teacher 2 weeks before the fair.
d) I will dedicate 1 hour each weekday after school to research, 1 hour each weekend to building the presentation, and review my work with my teacher 2 weeks before the fair.
Which of the following combinations of lifestyle changes is most effective for keeping your heart healthy?
a) Exercising sporadically, consuming high amounts of sugary drinks, and avoiding all types of fat
b) Increasing daily physical activity, eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, and reducing saturated fat intake
c) Maintaining a sedentary lifestyle, eating processed foods, and skipping meals regularly
d) Reducing physical activity, eating large amounts of red meat, and increasing sodium intake
b) Increasing daily physical activity, eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, and reducing saturated fat intake
Which of the following are appropriate ways to cope with anxiety?
a) Using a stress ball, overeating unhealthy food to distract yourself from anxiety, watching TV to avoid thinking about your problems
b) Procrastinating on important tasks to avoid stress, and ignoring your feelings and avoiding tasks that make you anxious
c) Using a stress ball, talking to a friend or a trusted adult about your worries, and practicing deep breathing
d) Criticizing yourself for feeling anxious and hoping the anxiety will go away, ignoring your feelings and avoiding tasks that make you anxious.
c) Using a stress ball, talking to a friend or a trusted adult about your worries, and practicing deep breathing
What is NOT okay to do if a friend shares a personal secret with you in confidence?
a) Respect their privacy and keep the secret confidential
b) Share the secret with others without their permission
c) Offer support and understanding to your friend
d) Ask your friend if they are comfortable discussing their secret with others
b) Share the secret with others without their permission
What is one key difference between normal anxiety and an anxiety disorder?
a) Normal anxiety occurs only in teenagers, while anxiety disorders affect only adults.
b) Normal anxiety is always caused by a traumatic event, while anxiety disorders have no specific cause.
c) Normal anxiety can be cured with a single treatment, while anxiety disorders require no treatment.
d) Normal anxiety is usually short-term and related to specific events, while an anxiety disorder involves excessive and persistent worry that interferes with daily life.
d) Normal anxiety is usually short-term and related to specific events, while an anxiety disorder involves excessive and persistent worry that interferes with daily life.