Social Skills
Sensitivity Skills
Family Health
Influences on Teen Relationships & Healthy Relationships
Teen Dating
100

Define relationship. 

A relationship is an emotional or social connection you have with another person or group. 

100

Define empathy. 

Sharing and understanding another person’s feelings

100

Define nurturing. 

Providing the care and other basic things that people need to grow

100

Define media. How does media influences teens?

Media: TV shows, movies, music, magazines, and all other public forms of communication

ex) Messages that encourage healthier, safer, and stronger relationships are good influences.

100

True/False: Group dating can help teens learn how to have unhealthy relationships with each other and how to talk to each other socially.

False.

200

The __________ well is an important social skill. One requirement of communication is to _________.

ability to communicate / express yourself

200

True/False: This statement develops empathy -> “You seem upset at what your sister did.”

True

200

True/False: When coping problems in a relationship, one of the best way is to talk about them.

True.

200

What is self-esteem? Practice treating yourself the way ______________.

Self-esteem: the way you feel about yourself as a person, or how you value yourself

answer: a good friend would treat you

200

Provide 4 examples of showing affection.

ex) giving a smile, writing a card, spending time together, telling someone how much he or she means to you

300

What is an active listening? List 4 behaviors of active listening. 

Active listening is hearing and thoughtfully responding as a person is speaking. 

  • paying attention to the person speaking

  • making eye contact

  • nodding when you understand

  • asking questions when you don’t understand

300

True/False: Developing empathy can help you build relationships with people who are different from you.

What should be the correct answer?

False. 

Correct Answer: Showing tolerance can help you build relationships with people who are different from you.

300

What family structures describe the family including mother, boy, girl, and an adopted boy?

Single-parent family and adoptive family

300

What are the examples of real people as influences? Provide 2 examples.

Your family, role models, and peers. 

ex) When friends encourage each other to do well in school, they are using positive peer pressure.

300

Why is maintaining abstinence important? 

You can show you are gaining healthy independence by choosing abstinence to protect your health and your future.

400

True/False: Body language is a way of communicating by using facial expressions, hand gestures, and body posture and it is easy to read. 

False

400

List two ways of developing empathy?

ex) You can start developing empathy by being a good listener and by being a good reader of body language. When you are talking with people, try to identify their feelings. Another way to develop empathy is to become aware of the kinds of problems people face every day.

400

True/False: Every family looks the same or has the same structure.
Explain the reasoning. 

False (There are nuclear family, blended family, couple, extended family, adoptive family, and single-parent family).

400

What are the five traits of a good friend? Provide 2 examples.

caring, respect, dependability, loyalty, and honesty. 

ex) Good friends keep their promises. They stick by you when other people may turn against you.

400

All affection is based on ______. What should you do if you feel uncomfortable about the affection others show? 

respect

If you feel uncomfortable about the way someone is showing you affection, say so. Tell the person to stop. If the person does not stop, talk with a parent about the problem.

500

What are the three types of behavior and provide examples for each behaviors. 

Aggressive, passive, and assertive behavior. Answers can vary. 

500

Define Tolerance. Should you show tolerance for dangerous behavior? Explain. 

Tolerance is the ability to overlook differences and accept people for who they are.

No. Tolerance supports responsible behavior, not unhealthy or dangerous behavior. Talk to a trusted adult about anybody who is behaving dangerously.

500

What are the three different factors that changes family? Provide examples for each factors.  

Health, money, and relationship problems. 

Answers can vary. 

500

How does relationship affect your health? (Provide 2 examples).

For example, talking to a friend about minor problems is one way to help cope with them. Likewise, a friendship that causes negative stress can have a negative effect on your health, your schoolwork, and your family life.

500

What is sexual abstinence? What are the four benefits? 

the refusal to take part in sexual activity
• being sure you will not cause an unwanted pregnancy

• being absolutely sure you will not get diseases that are spread by sexual activity

• being absolutely sure you will not be hurt emotionally from sexual involvement

• demonstrating care for yourself, your family, and your future