Self-Image / Decision Making
Give one example of an everyday decision that you make.
What to wear, what to eat, etc.
Name two things that happen to someone’s body within seconds of smoking.
Heart beats faster, hand steadiness decreases, carbon monoxide in lung increases, temperature of the skin drops, the pattern of brain waves changes.
What are two reasons why someone does NOT want to drink alcohol?
Don't like the taste, they want to be healthy, cost, illegal under 21, etc.
What are some other words you can use to describe anxiety?
Nervous, uneasy, anxious, stressed, etc.
Give one reason why communication is an important skill.
Good communication helps develop healthy relationships, avoid bad feelings, prevent misunderstandings, get work done, etc.
What are two important tips for achieving goals?
Have a positive attitude, don't be afraid to make mistakes, praise yourself for progress, identify areas that need improvement, use your imagination and visual yourself achieving.
How old does someone have to be in Michigan to buy tobacco cigarettes?
21
True or false: drinking alcohol helps people to sleep better.
False.
True or false: most people do not experience anxiety
False. Most people do experience anxiety.
What are the two types of communication? Give an example of each.
Verbal, as in using words and the loudness and tone of our voice. Non-verbal as in gestures, body language, or facial expressions.
What is the definition of self-image?
Self-image is the mental picture (beliefs and attitudes) that we have about ourselves.
Name two long-term effects of smoking.
Cancers, lung diseases, heart disease.
Name three common advertising techniques?
Celebrity endorsement, bandwagon, romance, maturity, popularity, voice of authority, scientific evidence, comparison tests, demos, deal appeal.
Name three physical symptoms of anxiety
"Butterflies", rapid heart beat, shaky voice, muscle tension, sweating hands, dry mouth, difficulty concentrating.
What is a misunderstanding?
A misunderstanding is the result of a failure to communicate clearly. The sender communicates one message but the receiver hears another.
Name three people or things around you that can influence your decisions.
Parents, friends, media, etc.
Rather than calming you down, smoking makes you more nervous. Why is this true?
Nicotine, the main chemical found in tobacco smoke, is a stimulant.
Define target group is and give an example of one.
A group of people that an advertiser aims his advertising at in order to get them to buy the product (e.g., parents, kids, teens, etc.).
List two situations that commonly make a middle schooler anxious.
Various answers...
Describe how you might use communication skills to improve your communications either at school, at home, or with friends.
Any response that identifies an area to apply the skill and a benefit.
What are the 3 Cs of Decision-Making?
Clarify, Consider (collect information and consequences), and Choose.
What is one reason that smoking makes a person’s heart beat faster?
Nicotine causes the adrenal glands to release chemicals that make the heart beat harder and faster; or inhaled carbon monoxide takes oxygen from the blood forcing the heart to beat harder to get more oxygen to the body.
What does the term "implied message" mean?
The hidden message conveyed by the look or the sound of the ad.
We learned about three healthy techniques for dealing with anxiety. What are two of them?
Any two of the following three. Deep breathing, mental rehearsal, and/or relaxation exercise.
What are four skills for avoiding a misunderstanding?
Send the same message on verbal and nonverbal channels, be specific, ask questions, and paraphrase.