Decision Making
Is it best to make decisions quickly or take time to think about them?
It is best to take time to think about your decisions.
Do vaping and cigarette smoking cause your skin to wrinkle?
YES!
What are the two ways we communicate?
Verbal and non-verbal.
Are advertisements always true?
No.
Should you always let other people influence your decisions?
No. It is important to make decisions that are the best and healthiest for you.
Does cigarette smoking cause your teeth to turn yellow or brown?
YES!
If someone doesn’t say anything, can we tell how they feel by the way they move their body?
Yes, body language is non-verbal communication. Can you tell when a friend is sad or happy by how they look?
Can stress make you feel sick?
What are the 3 steps to decision making?
STOP, THINK, and GO!
Do vaping and smoking cause your heart to beat slower?
No. Vaping and smoking cause your heart to beat faster.
Is being assertive a good way to refuse to do something?
Yes, when you are assertive you are standing up for yourself while being respectful.
When you feel stressed, what can you do to feel better?
Examples of healthy coping skills include: journaling, drawing, talking to a friend or trusted adult, taking deep breaths.
Name a direct and indirect influence?
Direct: Family, friends, teammates
Indirect: Internet, TV, movies
Can stress cause someone to use vapes or cigarettes?
Yes.
Name an example of verbal communication and non-verbal communication.
Non-verbal: Body language, tone, waving or thumbs up
Does how we feel about ourselves affect how well we do in school, sports or other activities?
Yes.
Does peer pressure means that an adult tries to get you to do something you don’t want to do?
No, peer pressure is when someone like us tries to get us to do something we don't want to do.
Do most teenagers and adults vape or smoke cigarettes?
No. In 2021, approximately 9.3% of students reported current (past 30-day) use of a tobacco product. In 2020, 12.5% of adults currently smoked cigarettes.
FDA, 2022; CDC, 2020
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