Goal Setting/Friendships
Raul set a goal and confidently said to himself, "I can do this!" What goal-setting step did he use to boost his confidence?
Step 3- Say "I can!"
Name the first step to making a good decision.
Stop.
What is another word for emotions?
Feelings.
What two roles are involved in the communication process?
Speaker and Listener.
Define the word "peer."
A peer is someone your own age. Ex: A friend, a classmate, etc.
True or False? Good friends can help each other reach their goals.
True.
Define the word "consequence."
A consequence is a result of an action you take.
What physical body signals might let you know that you are scared?
Possible Answers: Racing heart; sweaty palms; clenched teeth, etc.
Name two ways to show that you are a good listener.
Lean in; Ask clarifying questions; ignore distractions.
What peer-pressure refusal strategy involves repeating yourself over and over until the person stops pressuring you?
The Broken Record
Name one way you could show your friend that your are trustworthy.
Possible Answers: Ask your friend how they are doing; Tell your friend how much they mean to you; Attend a friend's game, birthday party, etc.
Name the last step to making a good decision.
Reflect.
Name two feelings that are different levels of angry.
Grouchy and furious.
What could you do to make sure you understand what the speaker is trying to communicate to you?
Ask clarifying questions.
Cooper walked away from a bunch of kids that pressured him to smoke a cigarette. What strategy did Cooper use?
Walk Away
Give an example of something a Goal Booster would say to someone working to reach a goal.
Possible Answers: You can do it; I know you can do it; How can I help you?; Stay focused; Don't give up; You're doing great; etc.
Who is responsible for the decisions you make?
I am.
Name two healthy ways to manage anger.
Possible Answers: Count to ten; Take deep breaths; Laugh; Read a book; Write in a journal; Exercise; Talk to a trusted adult, etc.
What type of communication is facial expression, verbal or nonverbal?
Nonverbal.
Amelia's friend pressured her to stay out past her curfew. Amelia said, "I have a better idea, let's go back to my house and watch a movie." Which peer-pressure refusal strategy did Amelia use?
A Better Idea
How does picturing yourself reaching your goal help you reach that goal?
Possible Answers: When you can imagine yourself reaching your goal, you are more likely to accomplish it; it gives you confidence; etc.
Amelia acted out the best decision after she considered her options and their consequences. Which decision-making step did she complete?
Step 3- Act.
Cooper was confident he would win first place in the art contest. When he found out that he didn't even make third place, he took a deep breath and went for a walk. True or False? Cooper managed his emotions.
Nicole wanted to borrow her older sister's jacket. Nicole made eye contact and spoke up when she asked her sister. Was Nicole's communication style: passive, assertive, or aggressive?
Assertive.
Some kids in your neighborhood pressure you to meet them at the park to vandalize the playground. Use Make an Excuse to refuse the peer pressure.
Possible Answers: I can't, my mom is waiting for me; I can't, I have soccer practice; I can't, I have too much homework.