Relationships
Definition
Fakeships
Do's & Don't's
Manners
100

True or False: Friendships provide a context for learning skills.

True! Children learn life skills within their friendships, such as sharing, turn-taking, and cooperation.

100

True or False: Reciprocity involves only taking from other people.

False: Reciprocity, by definition, always involves an equal exchange of things between 2 friends.

100

True or false: aggressive friendships have significantly less positive features than positive friendships

False: Reading 1 discusses that aggressive friendships don't necessarily have any less positive features, they just have more negative features.

100

True or False: When you make a mistake, you should honestly admit to having done it and apologize for it, if necessary.

True - If you do then people will know you take responsibility for your actions, and they will then trust you more because you're honest and show that you learn from your mistakes.

100
True or False: There's nothing wrong with being too polite.
True - While not everyone cares about politeness, it will impress those who do, and it's better to get into the habit of being polite for those cases where it really does matter (job interview, anyone?).
200

When children are looking for friends, do they look for people that are similar to their previous friends?

Yes, according to Reading 1.

200

Thoughtfulness requires that you are A) an active listener or B) only ever thinking about yourself?

A) An active listener - You must pay attention to what other people have to say in order to be thoughtful towards them later on.

200

Disruptive children are likely to have conflict ridden friendships. True/false?

True, according to Reading 4.

200
When first becoming friends with someone, you should share A) your likes, dislikes, goals, etc., or B) your SIN and bank account information.
A) Your likes, dislikes, goals, etc. - Even friends shouldn't normally know private information that doesn't effect them, but they should be able to get to know your personality and passions.
200
Despite what some people say, manners A) really don't matter anymore, or B) can still go a long way to help you make new friends.
B) Still go a long way in making new friends - More people than not won't want to be around you if you're rude, so your chances of meeting cool new friends are way higher if you just put a little effort into minding your manners.
300

What is more important: having friendships, or the quality of friendships?

The quality of friendships! Children get more out of good quality friendships, rather than having lots of friends.

300

Which of the below qualities does this phrase match? "Don't be a doormat!" A) Assertion B) Trust C) Approachability D) Negotiation

A) Assertion - The phrase means that you shouldn't let other people always take advantage of your good will.

300

Pre-adolescent rejection is associated with poorer ____ competence and _______ trouble with authorities.

Poorer school competence and greater trouble with authorities.

300
Which of these is an example of bad hygiene? A) Taking a shower B) Washing your hands C) Never brushing your teeth D) Putting on deordorant
C) Never brushing your teeth - If you didn't, you would have to see the dentist pretty darn soon, and I doubt pretty would be the right word for it!
300
Which of the following is NOT bad manners: A) Making loud noises B) Burping C) Sharing with others D) Hitting someone
C) Sharing with others - Sharing is caring, after all.
400

Children with positive friendships are more likely to have a positive and secure relationship with their parent/s. True or false?

True!

400

Talking to one another to reach a mutual goal is also known as _________.

Negotiation - It can also mean the process by which two persons reach a deal about something.

400

According to reading 2, the three themes associated with relationship problems are:

1. physical handicap

2. shyness

3. loneliness

400
If you have a ________ that you really enjoy doing, you can probably guess that there are others out there who share that enjoyment, and they could potentially start a friendship with you based on that.
Hobby, interest, pastime, passion, etc. - any of these answers will work!
400
While it's important to have a sense of ______, you should be careful not to make too mean of jokes, or laugh at something insensitive directed towards someone else.
Humour - But the better of a friend you are with somebody, the more you should be able to laugh with and sometimes even at each other.
500

Name two different reasons why friendship is important.

Any combination of the following: Sense of belonging; Less stress, more happiness; Improved self-worth; Helps you cope with bad events; or Encourages good behaviours.

500

What are the 'magic words' that are normally a very important part of taking responsibility for an action?

I'm sorry!

500

Overt aggression (physical and verbal abuse to harm) is linked to conflict and betrayal in friendships. Relational aggression (manipulation of peer relationships to harm) is linked to __________ in friendships.

Exclusivity.

500
When you get a gift or present for a friend, why is it important to give them something that is related to their likes or interests?
In a nutshell, because that way you show that you were really thinking about them and paid attention to what they said they like - it's not always just the thought that counts, if it seems thoughtless!
500
Describe an example of how practising good manners could help you with a goal you want to achieve.
The right answer here is up to the discretion of the facilitator, so good luck!
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