what's the word?
the plant/leaf in cigarettes
What is tobacco?
stressor
what is: something that causes stress?
the difference between high and low self-esteem
high: confident, low: lack confidence
what is nicotine?
self-esteem
what is: how you feel about yourself?
explain the 3 steps of decision-making
Stop: consider what the problem is; when we make decisions too quickly, we may make the wrong choice, be disappointed by our choice later, or have an outcome we did not consider.
Think: consider all the choices and outcomes
Go: go and act once you feel confident about the choice
sending messages to share thoughts, feelings, or information
what is communication?
conflict resolution
what is: deciding how to solve an argument or disagreement?
explain the differences between avoidance, confrontation, and problem solving
avoidance: not dealing with the disagreement by pretending that is does not exist, or changing what you do so you do not see the person you are disagreeing with
confrontation: attacking the person you disagree with by yelling at them or physically pushing or hitting them, usually resulting in lose-lose situation
problem-solving: working together with the person you are disagreeing with to make a compromise, resulting in win-win situations
using tricky techniques to get people to buy something
what is advertising?
non-verbal communication
what is: communicating through body language or other gestures/signs?
explain the difference between active and passive listening
passive: showing you are listening without talking; best to use when someone just wants to get something off their chest and does not need advice
active: verbal responses to show understanding, acceptance, respect, sympathy, or encouragement
Give examples of some effects of smoking
lung cancer, bronchitis, black lungs from tar, loss of smell and taste, increased heart rate, discoloration of nails and teeth...
strong influences from a person or group to try to get you to do something
what is peer pressure?
assertive behavior
what is: standing up for yourself in a calm, firm way
explain passive, aggressive, and assertive behaviors
passive: letting people take advantage of you by not standing up for yourself
aggressive: standing up for yourself in a forceful way, disregarding others' rights
assertive: standing up for yourself in a calm, firm way while remaining polite/mindful of others' rights
name positive coping strategies for dealing with stress
breathing techniques, guided imagery, listening to music, talking with someone, muscle relaxation...