Physical Development
Which area of Development involve changes to the body, energy, sleep. and physical functioning?
Physical Development
which area of development involves relationships, communication, cooperation, and interactions with others?
Social development
which area of development involves feelings, mood, emotional responses, and managing stress
emotional development(can also tie with mental)
Which area of development involves thinking, learning, memory, attention, reasoning, and problem-solving?
Brain/cognitive development
What is the first step in a health decision making process?
Identify the decision or problem that needs to be addressed
A student regularly gets only four hours of sleep. Identify one possible effect on physical development
Fatigue, Reduced Energy, or difficulty with physical functioning
a student's friends encourage them to skip class. what factor is influencing the student's decision?
peer influence/pressure
a student feels nervous before a presentation. identify one healthy strategy they could use to manage the feeling.
Deep breaths, preparation, positive self-talk, or asking for support
A student tries to complete homework while constantly checking social media. Identify one cognitive skill that may be affected.
Attention/concentration
After identifying a decision, what should a person do before selecting an option?
Generate possible options or alternatives. Depending on the decision making model, the person may also gather information or seek help.
A student skips meals before a long school day. Predict one possible physical effect and explain why
The student may feel tired or have less energy because the body needs nutrients for energy and functioning
A student joins a supportive study group. predict one possible social benefit and one possible academic or cognitive benefit.
social- stronger connections/teamwork
cognitive: improved understanding or learning through collaboration
A student receives a disappointing grade and immediately sends an angry message to the teacher. Predict one possible consequence and identify a healthier response.
Consequence- conflict or damaged relationship.
Healthier response- Pause, calm down, communicate respectfully
A student reads information from an unreliable social media post and uses it to make a health decision. What should the student do before relying on that information?
Check accuracy w/ credible, reliable sources
Why should a person predict the possible outcomes of each option before making a health decision?
To consider potential short- and long-term consequences for themselves and others
A student begins exercising consistently and getting enough sleep. Explain one possible physical benefit and one possible effect on another area of development.
Physical- improved stamina/energy
Another- improved mood or concentration
a student spreads a rumor about a classmate. explain one possible social effect and one possible emotional effect on the classmate.
social- damaged friendships or reputation
emotional- embarrassment, sadness, stress
A student feels overwhelmed by several assignments and begins avoiding all of them. Explain how this behavior may affect emotional development and cognitive development.
Cognitive- difficulty concentrating, planning, or completing work.
A student is angry and makes a decision without considering the consequences. Explain how pausing to evaluate options could improve the decision
It allows the student to think more clearly, consider alternatives, and predict possible consequences before acting.
A student is stressed, has an important assignment due, and is invited to spend the evening gaming. Identify two options and explain one possible consequence of each.
Option 1- Finish the assignment first; less risk of missing deadline
Option 2- Game first; may provide a break but could lead to rushing/incomplete work if time runs out
A student stays up gaming until 3 A.M. most school nights. Use Behavior -> Effect -> Development to explain how this behavior could affect physical health and one other area of development.
Behavior- Staying up late gaming
Physical Effect- fatigue
Other area- cognitive development may be affected through reduced attention or concentration
a student's friends pressure them to share a private message from another student. identify the social influence, describe one possible consequence, and recommend a healthy response.
social- peer pressure
consequence- loss of trust or harm to the person's privacy.
healthy response- refuse to share the message and explain its privacy
Social- increased isolation
Healthy next step- communicate w/ trusted person, seek support, respectfully discuss it
A student believes one poor test grade proves they will never succeed in school. Identify a thinking error and explain how evidence could help them reach a more balanced conclusion.
The student is overgeneralizing from one experience. Evidence such as previous grades, feedback, and study habits may show that one grade does not determine future success.
A student stays up late using social media, feels exhausted the next morning, struggles to concentrate in class, and becomes frustrated with friends. Use the complete framework Behavior -> Evidence -> Prediction -> Effect to analyze the situation and recommend one healthy decision.
B- Staying up late, using social media; Ev- Student is tired and having difficulty concentrating; P-Continuing the behavior may contribute to ongoing fatigue and difficulties at school.; Ef- physical, cognitive, and social development affected.
Healthy Decision- Set a reasonable bedtime and reduce nighttime screen use.