Making Decisions
Coping with Anger
Coping with Anxiety
Communication Skills
100

What is a decision?

The act of making up your mind about something.

100

______ is a strong feeling of displeasure mixed with an urge to fight back.

Anger

100

Define Anxiety

Feeling nervous, stressed, uneasy or apprehensive.

100

_________ the act of expressing oneself in such a way that one is readily and clearly understood.

Communication

200

Who or what can influence your decisions?

Friends, family and social media. 

200

What are some physical changes in the body that results from anger?

Increased heart rate, tightened muscles, clenched jaw and redden cheeks.

200

What are some signs of anxiety?

Rapid heartbeat, shaky voice, muscle tensions, sweaty hands, butterflies in the stomach, dry mouth and difficulty concentrating.

200

What are the two types of communication? Provide an example of each.

Verbal and nonverbal communication 

Verbal: talking, music or writing.

Nonverbal: facial expressions or hand gestures

300
Share an everyday decision and a difficult decision that you've experienced.

(One student shares) 

Student response

300

Provide common situations that can make people angry.

Teasing, jealously, having to wait too long, being talked about, rumors being spread and etc

300

What are some common ways that people handle their anxiety? 

eating, smoking/vaping, sleeping, listening to music, deep breathing, exercising, or meditating.

300

About 60-65% of our communication with others is what?

Nonverbal communication


400

What are some reasons why people are influenced by other people? (Provide at least two reasons)

Don't want to be an outcast, to feel a part of the popular crowd, to do things they are cool or fun, don't have the confidence in themselves or not sure what the right answer is to a problem.

400

Provide 3 examples of how people deal with angry feelings.

Mutter and yell, call names, the silent treatment, keep it to yourself, fight back, hit and kick and throw things and break things.

400

Share a situation that made you feel nervous or anxious and what were some physical changes in the body that you've experienced? (One student shares)

Student Response 

400

_______ is a failure in communication that results when the receiver understands the meaning of a message differently than it was intended by the sender.

Misunderstanding

500

What are the 3 steps of the decision-making process? (think of the three C's) 

1. Clarify what decision you need to make.

2. Consider the possible alternatives and the consequences of choosing each alternative.

3. Choose the best alternative for you and take the necessary action. Think about whether you were satisfied with your decision. 

500

What are the four techniques for controlling anger?

1. The Warning Light

2. Counting to Ten

3. Self-Statements

4. Reframing

500

What are the three techniques for coping with anxiety?

1. Deep Breathing

2. Progressive Muscle Relaxation 

3. Mental Rehearsal 

500

What are some skills to avoid misunderstandings? 


Send the same message on verbal and nonverbal channels, be specific, ask questions and paraphrase.