Social Skills
Define relationship.
A relationship is an emotional or social connection you have with another person or group.
Define empathy.
Sharing and understanding another person’s feelings
Define nurturing.
Providing the care and other basic things that people need to grow
Define media. How does media influences teens?
Media: TV shows, movies, music, magazines, and all other public forms of communication
ex) Messages that encourage healthier, safer, and stronger relationships are good influences.
True/False: Group dating can help teens learn how to have unhealthy relationships with each other and how to talk to each other socially.
False.
The __________ well is an important social skill. One requirement of communication is to _________.
ability to communicate / express yourself
True/False: This statement develops empathy -> “You seem upset at what your sister did.”
True
True/False: When coping problems in a relationship, one of the best way is to talk about them.
True.
What is self-esteem? Practice treating yourself the way ______________.
Self-esteem: the way you feel about yourself as a person, or how you value yourself
answer: a good friend would treat you
Provide 4 examples of showing affection.
ex) giving a smile, writing a card, spending time together, telling someone how much he or she means to you
What is an active listening? List 4 behaviors of active listening.
Active listening is hearing and thoughtfully responding as a person is speaking.
paying attention to the person speaking
making eye contact
nodding when you understand
asking questions when you don’t understand
True/False: Developing empathy can help you build relationships with people who are different from you.
What should be the correct answer?
False.
Correct Answer: Showing tolerance can help you build relationships with people who are different from you.
What family structures describe the family including mother, boy, girl, and an adopted boy?
Single-parent family and adoptive family
What are the examples of real people as influences? Provide 2 examples.
Your family, role models, and peers.
ex) When friends encourage each other to do well in school, they are using positive peer pressure.
Why is maintaining abstinence important?
You can show you are gaining healthy independence by choosing abstinence to protect your health and your future.
True/False: Body language is a way of communicating by using facial expressions, hand gestures, and body posture and it is easy to read.
False
List two ways of developing empathy?
ex) You can start developing empathy by being a good listener and by being a good reader of body language. When you are talking with people, try to identify their feelings. Another way to develop empathy is to become aware of the kinds of problems people face every day.
True/False: Every family looks the same or has the same structure.
Explain the reasoning.
False (There are nuclear family, blended family, couple, extended family, adoptive family, and single-parent family).
What are the five traits of a good friend? Provide 2 examples.
caring, respect, dependability, loyalty, and honesty.
ex) Good friends keep their promises. They stick by you when other people may turn against you.
All affection is based on ______. What should you do if you feel uncomfortable about the affection others show?
respect
If you feel uncomfortable about the way someone is showing you affection, say so. Tell the person to stop. If the person does not stop, talk with a parent about the problem.
What are the three types of behavior and provide examples for each behaviors.
Aggressive, passive, and assertive behavior. Answers can vary.
Define Tolerance. Should you show tolerance for dangerous behavior? Explain.
Tolerance is the ability to overlook differences and accept people for who they are.
No. Tolerance supports responsible behavior, not unhealthy or dangerous behavior. Talk to a trusted adult about anybody who is behaving dangerously.
What are the three different factors that changes family? Provide examples for each factors.
Health, money, and relationship problems.
Answers can vary.
How does relationship affect your health? (Provide 2 examples).
For example, talking to a friend about minor problems is one way to help cope with them. Likewise, a friendship that causes negative stress can have a negative effect on your health, your schoolwork, and your family life.
What is sexual abstinence? What are the four benefits?
the refusal to take part in sexual activity
• being sure you will not cause an unwanted pregnancy
• being absolutely sure you will not get diseases that are spread by sexual activity
• being absolutely sure you will not be hurt emotionally from sexual involvement
• demonstrating care for yourself, your family, and your future