Food!
When you are prepping food in the kitchen with other people, what can you say when you are close to them with a knife?
"Knife" "Behind you, Knife" or "Sharp"
What is a cognitive distortion?
Cognitive distortions are thinking patterns that can make situations seem more negative, extreme, or inaccurate than they really are.
What is a Rigid Boundary?
Rigid boundaries are very strict limits that a person uses to protect themselves. Someone with rigid boundaries may keep others at a distance, avoid sharing personal information, or have difficulty trusting people.
If you accidentally bump into someone in public, what should you do?
A. Keep walking
B. Say, “Excuse me” or “I’m sorry”
C. Blame them
D. Laugh
B. Say, “Excuse me” or “I’m sorry”
What should you do if you have never had a paid job before?
A. Make up work experience
B. Leave the entire resume blank
C. Include relevant school activities, volunteer work, projects, and skills
D. Copy someone else's resume
C. Include relevant school activities, volunteer work, projects, and skills
Why do we wash fruits and vegetables?
Pesticides and dirt can still be on them.
You get a 70% on a test and think, “I'm terrible at school. I'll never be successful.”
A. Mind reading
B. Overgeneralization
C. Personalization
B. Overgeneralization
One grade is treated as proof of a broad, permanent pattern.
What is the wise mind?
Considers both the facts and your feelings, then chooses a response that fits your values and the situation.
You are having a conversation with a friend when another person approaches and tries to join in. What is the most socially appropriate response?
A. Ignore the person until they leave
B. Briefly acknowledge them and include them if appropriate
C. Tell them the conversation is private without explanation
D. Walk away immediately
B. Briefly acknowledge them and include them if appropriate
Why should you check your resume for spelling errors?
A. Employers may view errors as a sign of carelessness B. It makes the resume longer
C. It guarantees you will get hired
D. It is not important
A. Employers may view errors as a sign of carelessness
Why is a dull knife more unsafe than a sharp knife?
it requires significantly more force to cut, leading to a loss of control and an unpredictable slip
Your friend walks past you in the hallway without saying hello. You think, “They must be mad at me.”
A. Mind reading
B. Catastrophizing
C. All-or-nothing thinking
D. Emotional reasoning
A. Mind Reading
You assume you know why your friend did not say hello.
What is neuroplasticity?
Neuroplasticity is your brain's ability to change, adapt, and reorganize itself by forming and strengthening connections between nerve cells.
You overhear someone sharing incorrect information during a group conversation. What should you do?
A. Publicly embarrass them
B. Interrupt and insist they are wrong
C. Politely offer the correct information if it is relevant D. Tell everyone afterward that the person is ignorant
C. Politely offer the correct information if it is relevant
If your interview is at 10:00 a.m., when should you aim to arrive?
A. 10:15 a.m.
B. Exactly at 10:00, even if you have to rush
C. About 10–15 minutes early
D. Whenever you finish getting ready
C. About 10–15 minutes early
Why do we put a wet cloth under a cutting board?
To keep the board from slipping on the counter.
You make a small mistake while cooking dinner and call yourself “stupid.”
A. Labeling
B. Fortune-telling
C. Personalization
D. Emotional reasoning
A. Labeling
You turn a single mistake into a negative judgment about yourself.
Someone repeatedly violates your privacy. Is refusing to share private information with them a rigid boundary?
A. Yes, all strict boundaries are unhealthy
B. No, firm boundaries can be appropriate when protecting yourself
C. Yes, friends should share everything
D. No, because boundaries are unnecessary in friendships
B. No, firm boundaries can be appropriate when protecting yourself
You are at a social gathering and realize that you have been talking about yourself for several minutes. What should you do?
A. Keep talking because people should listen
B. Change the subject without acknowledging anyone C. Ask others questions and give them a chance to participate
D. Leave without saying anything
C. Ask others questions and give them a chance to participate
You have an interview tomorrow, but you do not know what to wear. What are two things you could do to prepare?
Research the workplace’s dress code to find out what type of clothing is appropriate for the job.
Choose and prepare a clean, neat outfit ahead of time, including appropriate shoes, so you’re ready for the interview.
What should you do if a knife falls to the floor?
A. Try to catch it
B. Kick it away
C. Step back and let it fall
D. Grab it by the blade
C. Step back and let it fall
You receive a good performance review but focus on one suggestion for improvement. You decide that your supervisor thinks you are bad at your job.
A. Overgeneralization and emotional reasoning
B. Mental filtering and mind reading
C. Personalization and fortune-telling
D. All-or-nothing thinking and labeling
B. Mental filtering and mind reading
You focus on one suggestion and assume your supervisor's overall opinion is negative.
What is "productive worrying"?
Productive worrying is when you use a worry as a signal to identify a problem, think through what you can control, and take helpful action.
Instead of getting stuck imagining everything that could go wrong, you use your concern to make a plan.
You are talking with a group of friends when one person makes a joke at another person's expense. Everyone laughs except the person being targeted. What is the BEST response?
A. Tell the person to stop being so sensitive.
B. Laugh along so you don't make things awkward.
C. Avoid encouraging the joke, redirect the conversation.
D. Publicly address everyone who laughed.
C. Avoid encouraging the joke, redirect the conversation
You have no work experience and want to apply for your first job. Name three things you could include on your resume.
Education — Your school name, grade level, or relevant classes.
Skills — Communication, teamwork, organization, computer skills, or problem-solving.
Volunteer work or activities — Helping at community events, participating in clubs, playing on a team, or helping with school projects.