Self Esteem/Decision Making
What is self esteem?
Self esteem is how we feel about ourselves - sometimes it is high and sometimes it is low.
Does nicotine cause your heart to be faster or slower?
Faster - it puts a strain on your heart and makes it work extra.
What is the difference between verbal and non-verbal communication?
Verbal communication uses our speech and non-verbal communication uses body language and facial expressions.
True or false - starting your sentences with the word "I" is a good way to be assertive.
What is the capital of Florida?
Tallahassee!
What is the difference between high and low self esteem?
What happens to your lungs when you smoke and vape?
Your lungs will start to turn black and have tar built up. It will also make it more difficult to breathe fully.
What is communication?
Communication is sharing messages to share thoughts, feelings, or information.
What does it mean to be assertive?
Standing up for yourself in a calm, firm, and polite way.
What continent is home to the Sahara Desert?
Africa!
What are the three steps of our decision making process?
Stop. Think. Go!
What is a tricky technique? Provide an example.
Tricky techniques are manipulative tactics that are used to trick/convince people to buy a product. They often will not tell the full truth about the product. Examples - bandwagon, health appeal, scientific evidence, image appeal, free stuff, have a great time, maturity, and popularity.
Coping skills are things that we use to help us calm down. We need to know what skills work for us so we are not trying to figure that out while in crisis.
What is respect?
Respect refers to showing kindness and consideration for others’ feelings, needs, and perspectives.
What planet is closest to the sun?
Mercery!
What is peer pressure? Provide an example of positive and negative peer pressure.
Peer pressure is when someone tries to get us to do something that we do not want to do.
Positive - your friends try to get you to join a study group
Negative - your peers try to get you to vape
Why do tobacco companies use tricky techniques?
Their goal is to make people think that their products (cigarettes and vapes) are fun and healthy in order to get more people to buy them. Remember - the main point of an ad is for the company to make money.
Provide three examples of positive coping skills.
Deep breathing, using fidgets, talking about it, exercise, muscle relaxation, listening to music, guided imagery...
What is active listening?
Active listening is when you are asking questions or making comments to show you understand or are engaged with what the speaker is saying.
A square has a side length of 8 cm. What is its perimeter?
32 cm - perimeter is the area around a shape, like a fence!
Explain how our self esteem impacts how we do in school, sports, and other activities.
The higher our self-esteem, the more likely we are to do better on something! EX: if you are on a team that has lost 10 games in a row, you might feel defeated and like your team will not win. If your team has won 5 games in a row, you are going to be more confident about winning.
Why is it easier to not start smoking versus stopping after starting?
The chemicals found in vapes/cigarettes are incredibly addictive. Additions are hard to beat. Even though people can stop after starting, it is very difficult and takes a long time.
Provide three examples of negative coping skills.
Smoking, vaping, getting revenge, breaking something, insulting someone, running out of class, fighting...
Explain each of the conflict resolution styles - confrontation, problem solving, and avoidance.
Confrontation - arguing, not hearing the other side of the story
Problem Solving - trying to find a middle ground and working together
Avoidance - not talking about it, leaving the situation
Where are each of these icons located? Big Ben, Taj Mahal, Statue of Liberty, Sydney Opera House, and the Great Pyramids.
United Kingdom, India, United States, Australia, and Egypt.