When making a good decision, you want to make the best choice possible.
_______________ are responsible decisions.
What is a good decision.
100
Thinking of all the possible ways, or options, to carry out your decision is called _________.
What is brainstorming
100
_______________ help you handle negative peer pressure. The more you practice them, the easier it will be to use them.
What are refusal skills
100
When you reach a goal, your _____________ increases and you gain a sense of accomplishment.
What is self-esteem
100
Money, knowledge, people, or skills are examples of different ____________ that you can use to help you achieve your goals.
What is resources
200
When you're working toward a long-term goal you should ___________ yourself for accomplishing each step that leads to your goal.
What is reward
200
Something that you work toward and hope to achieve is called a
A. refusal skill
B. goal
C. decision
D. dream
What is B. Goal
200
An example of something or someone that can influence you to choose one thing over another is a
A. friend
B. family member
C. an advertisement
D. all of the above
What is D. all of the above
200
A short-term consequence of smoking a cigarette is
A. lung disease
B. heart disease
C. coughing
D. death
What is C. coughing
200
A long-term consequence of smoking a cigarette is
A. lung disease
B. smelly hair
C. smelly clothes
D. coughing
What is A. lung disease
300
After listing all of the options to your decisions, you need to
A. weigh the consequences
B. identify the problem
C. evaluate your decision
D. consider your values
What is A. Weigh the consequences
300
Things that can prevent you from reaching your goals include
A. Drugs
B. Alcohol
C. Negative Peer Pressure
D. All of the above
What is D. All of the above
300
Explain how you will know you have made a good decision
You will have carefully considered the outcome of your choices.
300
Who, or what, are two important influences on how you behave?
Sample answers: Family, friends, media, etc.
300
What are the 5 refusal skills?
avoid dangerous situations, say no, stand your ground, stay focused, walk away
400
While walking to a party, some of Mark's friends began smoking. Mark's friend, Geraldo, offered a cigarette to Mark. What should Mark do? How can he say no to his best friend?
No thanks., I don't smoke., etc.
400
Jasmine was running for class president. She was running against a boy who was very popular with the other students, but had no plans for improving school policies and practices. Jasmine wants to find a way to tell people about herself and some of her ideas. Describe two short-term goals that jasmine could make that might help her achieve her long-term goal of becoming class president. Explain your answer.
She could develop a support system to help her with her campiagn., etc.
400
Kevin's school was having tryouts for the school play. Kevin was very nervous about trying out. Kevin was never in a play before but has always been interested in acting. Who are some people who could help Kevin feel better about auditioning? Identify four resources that kevin could use to help him practice and learn more about auditioning for the play. Explain how these resources could help Kevin.
He could ask an acting teacher to help him, ask a family member/ friend to practice with him, etc.
400
What are the six steps in making a good decision?
1. identify the poblem
2. consider your values
3. list the options.
4. weigh the consequences.
5. decide and act.
6. evaluate your choice.
400
What is assertiveness?
The self-confidence to defend your thoughts, feelings, or beliefs in a way that is honest, respectful, and not harmful to anyone.
500
How does reaching your goal imporve your self-esteem?
When you reach a goal, your self-esteem increases and you gain a sense of accomplishment.
500
Explain the relationship between goals and success.
Success is the achievement of a goal.
500
Why do goals sometimes change?
Goals sometimes change when interests change.
500
Why should you measure your progress towards a goal.
you should measure your progress to keep track of your improvement so you stay focused on your goal.
500
What is a reward, and how does it help you reach your goal?
A reward is a prize you give yourself for accomplishing a task. When you reward yourself for making progress towards your goal, it helps you work harder to accomplish each step.