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True or False Trivia
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Facual Travia
True or False Trivia
100

What is the definition of "Self-Awareness" in the CASEL framework?


  • Answer: The ability to understand one’s own emotions, thoughts, and values and how they influence behavior across contexts.
100
  1. There are exactly five core competencies in the CASEL SEL framework.

    • Answer: True. The CASEL 5 are Self-awareness, Self-management, Social awareness, Relationship skills, and Responsible decision-making.
100

What is "Constructive Criticism"?


  • Answer: Feedback intended to help someone improve their performance rather than just pointing out faults.
100

What does the acronym "CASEL" stand for?


  • Answer: It stands for the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning.
100
  1. Stress management is a sub-skill of the "Relationship Skills" competency.


  • Answer: False. Stress management is categorized under Self-Management.
200

What are the three primary components of self-management?


  • Answer: Impulse control, stress management, and self-motivation
200

 SEL is only for students who have behavioral issues or struggle emotionally.


  • Answer: False. SEL provides essential life skills for all students, regardless of their background or academic standing.
200

What is the difference between "Sympathy" and "Empathy"?


  • Answer: Sympathy is feeling for someone (pity); Empathy is feeling with someone (understanding their perspective).
200

 How many core competencies are identified in the CASEL framework?


  • Answer: There are 5 core competencies: Self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.
200
  1. Active listening means you are simply quiet while the other person speaks.


  • Answer: False. It requires engaging, summarizing, and showing understanding through verbal and non-verbal cues.
300
  1.  How does CASEL define "Empathy"?


 The ability to understand the perspectives of others and feel compassion for them, including those from diverse backgrounds.

300
  1. Self-Awareness" includes the ability to recognize how your emotions influence your behavior.

    • Answer: True. Understanding the link between emotions, thoughts, and actions is a primary component of self-awareness.
300

What is "Resilience"?


  • Answer: The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties and adapt to change
300

 Define "Collaborative Learning."


  • Answer: An educational approach to teaching and learning that involves groups of students working together to solve a problem.
300
  1. "Relationship Skills" includes the ability to resist negative social pressure (peer pressure).
  • Answer: True. Saying "no" effectively is a critical relationship skill.
400

What are "social cues"?


  • Answer: Verbal or non-verbal signals (like tone or posture) used to guide social interaction.
400

Research shows that SEL programs can improve academic scores by an average of 11 percentile points.

True.  A major 2011 meta-analysis confirmed this significant academic boost. 

400
  1. According to the World Economic Forum, which SEL-related skill is consistently ranked as one of the top 10 most needed for the future of work?


  • Answer: Emotional Intelligence (EQ).
400

What is "active listening"?


  • Answer: A communication technique that requires the listener to fully concentrate, understand, respond, and then remember what is being said.
400

 SEL is only taught in elementary school and is not necessary for high schoolers.


  • Answer: False. High schoolers face complex social and emotional challenges that require advanced SEL skills.
500

What is the purpose of a "SMART" goal?


  • Answer: To ensure goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.
500

"Growth Mindset" is the belief that intelligence and talent can be developed through effort.


  • Answer: True. This concept, popularized by Carol Dweck, is central to self-management.
500

Why is EQ important?

While IQ (Intelligence Quotient) may get you through the door of a college or a job interview, EQ (Emotional Intelligence) is what helps you thrive once you are inside. Many experts argue that EQ is the most critical factor for lifelong success because it governs how we handle ourselves and how we navigate the world.

500

 What is an "I-Statement"?


  • Answer: A style of communication that focuses on the feelings of the speaker rather than the traits of the listener to reduce defensiveness.
500

Self-Efficacy refers to a person's belief in their ability to succeed in specific situations.


  • Answer: True. This belief influences how people approach goals and challenges
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