Social Skills
True or False: You learn social skills in many areas of school
True
Right now we are engaging in what types of communication?
A) Interpersonal
B) Intrapersonal
C) Non-verbal
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
True or False: If you have no stress in your life right now, you do not need coping skills
False
What is critical thinking?
The ability to analyze an issue and brainstorm solutions or ideas.
(Basically, problem solving)
True or False: It is a good idea to multitask many things instead of doing just 1 thing at a time
False
You are working on a group project and don't like a classmate in your group. How should you proceed?
Try and split up tasks so you can get the work done and not be in each other's way, have a mutual friend there as a buffer, still treat the other person with respect, etc
Finish the phrase: sticks and stones may break my bones....
....but words will never hurt me.
What is the definition of coping skills?
Management tools and techniques to deal with stress
Name 2 classes that you have to use critical thinking and why
Any class
Name 2 helpful techniques/tools to help you organize your time?
Planner, app, calendar, setting alarm for things
What are the 4 traits of Bucs Pride?
Safe, Positive, Responsible, Respectful
A method of communicating without using words but instead using body language
Non-verbal communication
Give 3 examples of positive coping skills
Listening to music, taking a walk, using a stress ball, positive re-framing, taking deep breaths, etc
Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge is a _________ device for remembering treble clef notes
mnemonic device
List 4 things that you as high school students need to spend time on
Homework, extra-curriculars, time with family, time with friends, eating, etc
Extra-curriculars and clubs are a great way to get involved. List 6 NON-SPORT activities you can be involved in at WEM
Band, Choir, FFA, FCCLA, FCA, Knowledge Bowl, Speech, Yearbook, Theater, Student Council, MN Honor Society and more
Name 3 ways you can communicate with an organization (like a college or a potential employer)
Email, phone call, social media, visit their website, in-person
Give 3 examples of poor coping strategies
Alcohol/substance use, over/under-eating, over-sleeping, procrastinating, watching too much TV, spending too much time on your phone, physical aggression, etc
List 1 job that uses critical thinking skills and how you might use critical thinking skills on that job
Any job may use critical thinking skills
Studies show that teenagers need at least how many hours of sleep per night?
at least 9 hours
The Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate the top 3 skills employers look for. Social Skills is one. Name one of the other two.
Management (time management, people management) OR Problem solving/critical thinking
You disagree with a teacher over a grade you have? How should you proceed?
Communicate with the teacher directly first to understand why you got the grade and what you can do to improve it
You start having a panic attack in the middle of class. What should you NOT do? What should you do?
Should NOT: Leave the building, lash out at others, after you're calm pretend it never happened
Should: Communicate with the teacher your situation, visit the nurse/counselor/main office, use coping techniques to calm yourself
When you purposefully argue the other side of an argument you are playing _____ ______
Devil's Advocate
Studies who which method of studying is the most effective?
A) 25 minutes studying- 5 minute break
B) 45 minutes studying- 10 minute break
C) 60 minutes studying- 15 minute break
A) 25 minutes studying- 5 minute break