Listening & Communication
Which of the following is not an example of what a Listener should do when listening to the Speaker?
A. Demonstrate attentive body language
B. Focus on the Speaker
C. Interrupt the Speaker to share another point of view
D. Ask clarifying questions to confirm understanding
C
Interrupt the Speaker to share another point of view
Which of the following meets the criteria of a reachable goal?
A. My goal is to read the first chapter of my book before bedtime tonight.
B. My friend wants me to join the neighborhood soccer team.
C. My goal is to become a lawyer by the end of next year.
D. My goal is to become a better dancer.
A
My goal is to read the first chapter of my book before bedtime tonight.
When you have a decision to make, you should:
A. Ask your friends what to do
B. Stop to think about your choices and their consequences
C. Do the first thing you think of
D. Say no
B
Stop to think about your choices and their consequences
Which of these statements about marijuana is true?
A. Smoking marijuana can slow a person's ability to react
B. Smoking marijuana is safe to use because it is natural
C. Smoking marijuana can speed up a person's ability to react
D. Smoking marijuana helps people learn and remember things
A
Smoking marijuana can slow a person's ability to react
Which of these statements is a good example of refusing peer pressure with Make an Excuse?
A. I can't go with you because I have a doctor's appointment
B. I don't like beer
C. Let's play video games instead
D. If you were my friend, you wouldn't be pressuring me
A
I can't go with you because I have a doctor's appointment
Active listening includes:
A. Looking at the speaker and leaning in
B. Ignoring the speaker
C. Talking over the speaker
D. Thinking about other things while they speak
A
Looking at the speaker and leaning in
Which of the following goals is realistic to achieve in a short amount of time?
A. Read the first chapter of a book tonight
B. Become a lawyer by next year
C. Travel around the world in one week
D. Win an Olympic medal tomorrow
A
Read the first chapter of a book tonight
True or False: Alcohol use can impair a person's ability to think clearly and make good decisions.
A. True
B. False
A
True
Which of these organs can be damaged by tobacco use?
A. Heart
B. Skin
C. Lungs
D. All of the above
D
All of the above
Which of these statements is a good example of refusing peer pressure with a Better Idea?
A. No thanks. Smoking causes cancer
B. I can’t. I have soccer practice today
C. Let’s play basketball instead. I’d rather shoot hoops than smoke cigarettes
D. I don’t smoke
C
Let’s play basketball instead. I’d rather shoot hoops than smoke cigarettes
Asking clarifying questions during a conversation helps you:
A. Make the speaker stop
B. Ensure you understand what they said
C. Change the topic
D. Argue
B
Ensure you understand what they said
What is the first step when setting a goal?
A. Go for it
B. Name it
C. Dream it
D. Achieve it
B
Name it
Which is the safest first step when making a choice?
A. Stop and think about options and consequences
B. Do what your friends say
C. Ignore the situation
D. Guess
A
Stop and think about options and consequences
True or False: Using someone else’s prescription medicine is safe.
A. True
B. False
B
False
What should you not do if a friend wants you to drink a beer?
A. Say no
B. Walk away
C. Ask for wine instead
D. Suggest a healthy activity
C
Ask for wine instead
Which shows you are an active listener?
A. Leaning back and crossing your arms
B. Asking questions to confirm understanding
C. Talking over the speaker
D. Ignoring body language
B
Asking questions to confirm understanding
Which goal is most long-term?
A. Read a book tonight
B. Join a soccer team this week
C. Become a lawyer by the end of next year
D. Practice dancing today
C
Become a lawyer by the end of next year
Thinking before acting helps you:
A. Avoid mistakes
B. Be impulsive
C. Follow others blindly
D. Forget your goals
A
Avoid mistakes
Which of these statements about alcohol is true?
A. Alcohol is not a drug
B. Alcohol use can impair a person's ability to think clearly and make good decisions
C. Alcohol use speeds up a person's breathing and heart rate
D. Alcohol use does not affect healthy brain development
B
Alcohol use can impair a person's ability to think clearly and make good decisions
It is never a good idea to share prescription medicine.
A. True
B. False
A
True
Which of these is a skill of an effective listener?
A. Listening without interrupting
B. Giving advice without understanding
C. Looking away the whole time
D. Talking while the other person is talking
A
Listening without interrupting
Encouraging a friend to practice a skill every day is an example of:
A. Ignoring goals
B. Being a Goal Booster
C. Giving up
D. Criticizing a friend
B
Being a Goal Booster
Good decision-making includes:
A. Stopping, thinking, and acting responsibly
B. Doing the first thing that comes to mind
C. Following everyone else’s choice
D. Ignoring consequences
A
Stopping, thinking, and acting responsibly
What should you do if you feel sick?
A. Take a friend’s medicine
B. Take leftover family medicine
C. Tell an adult you don’t feel well
D. Ignore it
C
Tell an adult you don’t feel well
Which strategy is an example of “Walk Away, Say ‘No,’ Better Idea, Ignore”?
A. Giving in to peer pressure
B. Refusing a risky choice
C. Telling a lie to friends
D. Ignoring your feelings
B
Refusing a risky choice