Social Skills
What is the difference between verbal communication and nonverbal communication? (10 Bonus points if you act it out)
Verbal communication: specific words we use and the inflections in our voice
Nonverbal Communication: body language
Identify 1 every day decision and 1 difficult decision
up to interpretation. 50 points per answer
Name 1 substance we covered during group
marijuana, alcohol, vaping, tobacco
progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing, mental rehearsal, distraction
Name 2 types of advertising
TV commercials, radio commercials, internet ads, social media, magazines, billboards, newspapers
What does Self-confident mean? (hint: you cannot use the words "self" or "confident" in your answer)
feeling assured about who you are
Why do people give in to peer pressure (2 examples)
to be accepted, to avoid feeling like an outcast, unsure of the 'correct answer', unsure of self, to feel cool, etc.
True or False: Alcohol acts as a depressant
TRUE
increased heart rate, tightened muscles, red face/cheeks, clenched jaw, making fists, tears
True or False: Self-image is comprised of only our strengths.
False. Self image should consider your strengths and your areas of improvement.
What percentage of communication is accomplished nonverbally? (answers considered correct within +- 15%)
60-65%
3 Cs of Decision Making
1. Clarify (what's the problem?)
2. Consider (what are the options)
3. Choose (identify best option)
Identify 2 reasons people drink and 2 reasons people do not
Reasons to drink: popularity, looking older, to fit in, the taste, the effect of alcohol, peer pressure, etc.
Reasons not to drink: age, dislike the taste, want to stay in control, avoid negative effects, family values, personal values, etc.
True or False: Experiencing Anger and Anxiety is unnatural and should always be avoided
FALSE: anger and anxiety are healthy, natural emotions.
What is our group name?
Kick Da Baby
ACT IT OUT: act out a scenario in which you meet someone new and ask them for directions
Great job! 450 points!!
Name 1 example of how people persuade others into making decisions.
flattery, presentation of facts, appeal to authority, guilt, promise of reward or punishment
What is the stimulant found in tobacco? (hint: it starts with the letter "N" and is often found in vapes).
Nicotine. Nicotine is a poisonous, water-soluble alkaloid found in tobacco leaves and acts as a stimulant.
Open to interpretation
Define compromise
each person gives up something to gain something
ACT IT OUT: act out passive communication, aggressive communication, and assertive communication ( 16.67 points for each correct action)
Passive: reacting without resistance, even if you don't agree
Aggressive: acting hostile
Assertive: calmly and firmly standing up for yourself
What does S.M.A.R.T. stand for in goal setting?
S. specific
M. measurable
A. attainable
R. realistic
T. timely
What does Psychoactive mean?
Psychoactive: mind altering
What are techniques for controlling anger? (name 1)
1. Reframing
2. Self-Statements
3. The Warning Light
4. Counting to Ten
How can you resist influence of media?
watch/listen less; choose other activities to engage in, choose media with positive messages, stay aware that media doesn't always reflect reality