Self-improvement
What is self-esteem?
It is what you think of yourself. How confident, smart, strong, capable you think you are!
What happens after a decision?
A consequence
T or F: Substances can help you feel better is you are sad or anxious.
False, while substances can make you feel good at the start, they usually make you feel worse after.
Ads are types of media that influence you to buy something or think a certain way.
What is communication?
Communication is an act of expressing oneself in a way that one is readily and clearly understood.
T or F: It is almost impossible to develop a more positive self-image.
False, changing your mindset, practice, doing things you love, and believing in yourself can help improve your self image.
What is a risk?
A risk is the possibility of something going bad/wrong, or a bad consequence.
T or F: Most adults drink alcohol and smoke.
False, less than 20% of adults smoke nicotine. Adults drinking alcohol is at an all time low and is continuing to decrease.
How can the media influence you?
Spend your money, think substances are cool, increase violence.
What does it mean to be assertive?
Standing up for yourself calmly, confidently and politely.
How can smoking/vaping affect the goals we set for ourselves?
People that smoke/vape have trouble breathing, have harder times paying attention, and will develop an addiction to nicotine.
T or F: Consequences are negative outcomes such as punishments.
False, consequences can be good depending on the decision you made. Good decisions result in good consequences.
Nicotine
What can you do before you start feeling anxious?
Prepare, practice, mental rehearsal
T or F: When having an argument, you should always try to convince the other person that you are right.
False, when having an argument you can negotiate, compromise and look for a win-win solution.
Someone with good self-esteem knows their __________ and __________.
Strengths and weaknesses
What is an influence? Name 3 things that influence you.
An influence is something that has the power to change or affect you or your decisions.
Friends' opinions, parents' opinions, school, community, neighborhood and media.
What organs are harmed by smoking marijuana?
Your feelings are always ________.
Valid!
What percentage of communication is non-verbal? (not words)
80% of communication is non-verbal and 20% is the words you use.
What does SMART ( as in SMART goal) stand for?
Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Timely
Name a positive risk!
Trying out for a sports team. Starting a new hobby. Asking someone out.
What is a stimulant and what is a depressant?
A stimulant increases your heartrate and gives you energy. A depressant lowers your heartrate and makes you more relaxed.
Name an advertising strategy.
Celebrity Endorsement, Bandwagon Appeal, Popular Appeal, Romance Appeal, Fun/Relaxation Appeal, Maturity Appeal, Scientific Evidence, Demonstration, Voice of Authority, The Deal, Comparison.
What is non-verbal communication?
Face expressions, body language, and tone of voice.