Self Esteem
Self-esteem is how we feel about ourselves! It changes with time - sometimes it is high and sometimes it is low.
What is a decision?
A decision is a choice that we make.
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What is the sticky substance that builds up in the lungs of smokers?
What is the addictive substance in vapes/cigarettes called?
Tar and nicotine
What is the main point of an ad?
To make consumers buy something or do something.
What is the biggest organ in the human body?
The Skin
What is high self-esteem? What is low self-esteem?
High self-esteem is when we feel good about ourselves. Low self-esteem is when we feel bad about ourselves.
What are the tree steps of the decision making process?
What is peer pressure? Is it always negative?
Peer pressure is when someone tries to get you to do something that you do not want to do. NO - peer pressure is not always negative. EX: if you were struggling in math and a group of friends tries to get you to join their study group.
Define what the tricky techniques are.
Tricky techniques are manipulative tactics that are used to trick/convince people to buy a product. They often will not tell the full truth about the product.
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What is the largest continent?
What is the largest ocean?
The largest continent is Asia; the largest ocean is the Pacific.
What is positive self talk? Provide an example.
Can strong emotions (fear, stress, anger) cloud our judgment and make it so we do not make the best decision?
YES - this is called an emotional bias. How you feel may strongly impact your decisions.
Name two long term effects of smoking/vaping.
Cancer, tar build up, addiction, difficulty breathing, etc.
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Name three of the eight tricky techniques.
Define whose examples.
Bandwagon, health appeal, scientific evidence, image appeal, free stuff, have a great time, maturity, and popularity.
What animal can't walk backward?
The Kangaroo
Does our self-esteem always stay the same? Name one thing that could increase your self-esteem. Name one thing that can decrease your self-esteem.
NO - our self-esteem will change throughout our lives.
What is a consequence? Why is it important that we think about these before making a decision?
A consequence is a result of an action/decision. All our decision will have a consequence or outcome that can affect us later on in life.
Name two short term effects of smoking/vaping.
Respiratory irritation, increased heart rate/blood pressure, addiction, coughing, wheezing, etc.
Explain why smoking/vaping ads try to target youth/teens rather than adults/the elderly.
What water animal has three hearts?
The octopus
Explain how your self-esteem affects how well you do in school, sports, and other activities.
The higher our self-esteem, the more likely we are to do better on something! EX: if you are on a team that has lost 10 games in a row, you might feel defeated and like your team will not win. If your team has won 5 games in a row, you are going to be more confident about winning.
Using our decision making method - select where you should go on vacation. Automatically eliminate one option and then give one pro and con for each. *note: in this scenario you do not have a passport*
- New York City, New York, USA
- Los Angels, California, USA
- Paris, France
Answers will vary - France is the only answer that is incorrect
What is an addiction? Why is it easier to never start smoking vs. stopping after starting.
An addiction is when you have a dependency or need for a substance. Addictions are hard cycles to get out of.
Explain why vaping companies use flavors such as cotton candy, strawberry, cupcake, and other super sweet flavors.
To get youth to buy them - youth/teens have a longer life expectance which equals more money for big tobacco in the long run.
Tell me 3 facts about smoking
- speeds up your heart rate
- contains TAR
- increase the likelihood of cancer