Integrity
What does integrity mean?
Doing the right thing when no one is looking.
What is self-awareness?
Understanding your own emotions, thoughts, strengths, behaviors, etc.
Name the two types of communication we discussed.
Verbal and Nonverbal
What emotion might you feel when something you were looking forward to gets canceled?
Disappointed/sad/frustrated.
What does emotional regulation mean?
Managing and responding to emotions in a healthy/appropriate way.
True or False: You only need integrity when an adult is around
False
True or False: Self-awareness includes noticing how your body feels when you're experiencing an emotion.
True
Crossing your arms, rolling your eyes, and facial expressions are examples of what type of communication?
Nonverbal communication
True or False: It is okay to feel angry.
True
Name ONE healthy coping strategy you could use when you're upset.
Deep breathing, taking a break, talking to someone, counting, walking, drawing, etc.
You find $10 on the classroom floor and no one saw you pick it up. What would showing integrity look like?
Turning it in to an adult/trying to find the owner.
Your heart starts racing, your fists tighten, and your face feels hot. What is self-awareness helping you recognize?
You're becoming angry, upset, dysregulated.
What are the three communication styles we learned?
Passive, Assertive, Aggressive
Someone is smiling, talking quickly, and can't stop moving because they're going on a field trip. What emotion might they be feeling?
Excited
You're getting frustrated during class and notice you're about to yell. Name two things you could do before reacting.
Pause, breathe, ask for a break, count, use positive self-talk, talk to an adult, etc
Your friend asks you to lie for them so they don't get in trouble. What could you do that shows integrity?
Tell the truth/refuse to lie for them.
Why is recognizing your triggers important?
It helps you understand what affects your emotions and respond appropriately.
Someone says, "I'm FINE!" while yelling and rolling their eyes. Why might their message be confusing?
Their words say they're fine, but their tone/body language communicates something different.
What is the difference between an emotion and a behavior?
An emotion is what you feel; a behavior is what you do in response to that feeling.
Marcus is irritated, can't focus, and keeps putting his head down. You find out he didn't eat breakfast this morning. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which need should be addressed first?
Physiological needs — food is a basic need.
Why can doing the right thing sometimes be difficult even when you know what the right choice is?
Peer pressure, fear of consequences, wanting approval, temptation, are acceptable.
You notice that every time you lose a game, you get angry and argue with others. What would a self-aware person recognize about themselves?
Losing/competition may be a trigger, and they need a strategy for handling it.
Your friend keeps taking your things without asking. Give an assertive response.
"I don't like when you take my things without asking. Please ask me first." or something similar
Can two people experience the exact same situation but have different emotions? Explain why.
Yes. People interpret situations differently based on experiences, thoughts, personality, etc.
A student has food, water, and a safe place to live, but they feel left out, lonely, and like they don't have anyone they can trust. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which level may need more attention?
Love and belonging needs