Communication
What does an “I” statement usually communicate?
a.) What the other person did wrong
b.) The speaker’s own feelings and experiences
c.) Who "wins" the argument
d.) The speaker's personal opinion
b.) The speaker’s own feelings and experiences
True or False: When you communicate effectively, you will always get good results.
False! While communicating effectively can improve your chances of a successful outcome, you can only control your own behavior in a friendship or relationship.
What is the difference between compromise and accommodation?
Compromise is where both people give up some of what they want to get along better. Accommodation is giving in to meet the other person's needs, without necessarily getting your own needs met.
You've seen multiple photos and videos of your online friend. You've even heard voice recordings. There is a lot of information about their family and where they go to school. They also have 800 friends on social media. Does this prove they are legit? Why are why not?
No, it does not. In 2026, an entire profile (or series of profiles) can be produced with AI and include fake photos and videos.
Which of these is the #1 reason for divorce?
a.) Infidelity
b.) Lack of commitment
c.) Lack of family support
d.) One person getting an unflattering haircut
b.) Lack of commitment
What is the difference between a boundary and a rule imposed on someone else?
Boundaries describe what you will accept or do. Rules attempt to control another person’s behavior.
Your friend is in an abusive or toxic relationship. Which of these is the most appropriate response?
a.) Confront the abusive/toxic partner yourself.
b.) Tell your friend to break up with the person.
c.) Tell an adult about your concerns, then do your best to support your friend through their own decision-making.
d.) Introduce your friend to someone better than their current partner.
c.) Tell an adult about your concerns, then do your best to support your friend through their own decision-making.
Which statement about jealousy is most accurate?
a.) Jealousy is always unhealthy.
b.) Jealousy is always evidence of love.
c.) Jealousy is an emotion; how someone responds to it can be healthy or unhealthy.
d.) Healthy couples never experience jealousy.
c.) Jealousy is an emotion; how someone responds to it can be healthy or unhealthy.
True or false: Red flags are always warning signs that your potential friend or partner is a bad person.
False! Some red flags, such as financial instability (particularly in adults), immaturity, and neediness can be issues for the other person to work on but not necessarily signs that they're bad people or could never have a healthy relationship in the future.
Which of these animals does NOT typically form monogamous pair bonded relationships like humans do?
a.) Eurasian beavers
b.) Swans
c.) Bonobo apes
d.) Penguins
c.) Bonobo apes
What does emotional validation involve?
a.) Agreeing that someone else’s perspective is correct.
b.) Acknowledging their feelings make sense.
c.) Saying you’re wrong and they’re right.
d.) Taking responsibility for their feelings.
B
What is gaslighting?
a.) When someone disagrees with you and insists their version is correct.
b.) When someone insists you are remembering events incorrectly, making you question your sanity.
c.) When someone keeps insisting you're wrong, even after you've explained yourself.
d.) When someone wants different things out of the friendship or relationship than you do.
b.) When someone insists you are remembering events or facts incorrectly, making you question your sanity.
Which response best demonstrates curiosity during a disagreement?
a.) “Why are you being so irrational?”
b.) “You clearly don't understand.”
c.) "We already talked about this."
d.) "What about this situation bothered you most?”
d.) "What about this situation bothered you most?”
Red or green flag: Your partner does not have many other friends and wants to spend all their free time with you. When you decline an invitation to spend time with them one day, they immediately ask if you are mad at them.
Red flag. This person lacks a supportive social network and is relying entirely on you for that support.
Which of these is considered the "love hormone" that strengthens emotional connections?
a.) Dopamine
b.) Epinephrine
c.) Oxytocin
d.) Serotonin
c.) Oxytocin
What communication pattern involves repeatedly bringing up something old whenever you disagree with someone?
a.) Active listening
b.) Scorekeeping
c.) Persistent Desire for Autonomy
d.) Obnoxious AF
b.) Scorekeeping
Your friend has been treating you poorly for months. You've tried using "I" statements. You've tried seeing things from their perspective. You've apologized and taken accountability for your own role in creating a conflict. You've even bought them pizza last week as a gesture of friendship. Your friend continues to put you down and mock you. What can you do next?
At this point, it's probably time to stop investing in this friendship. You've done your best.
Which of these situations would most benefit from getting an adult involved?
a.) A kid at school keeps saying rude things to you.
b.) One of your friends is excluding you.
c.) Someone in your lunch period keeps getting their friends to pick on you with them. You've asked them to stop, and it hasn't stopped.
d.) There's a girl in your class who keeps giving you mean looks, and it's making you uncomfortable.
c.) Someone in your lunch period keeps getting their friends to pick on you with them. You've asked them to stop, and it hasn't stopped.
A friend tells you, "My partner would never actually hurt me. They just get really angry, punch walls, and break things when we're arguing." What makes this concerning even though the friend hasn't been physically attacked?
a.) Anger itself is unhealthy.
b.) Property destruction can create fear and function as intimidation.
c.) The partner is too broke to replace the things they break.
d.) Breaking objects always means someone will become violent.
b.) Property destruction can create fear and function as intimidation.
How many continents are there?
Seven (7)
What is “stonewalling” in the context of relationship conflict?
a.) Refusing to engage in or shutting down during an interaction.
b.) Asking for clarification.
c.) Taking responsibility for a mistake.
d.) Changing one's opinion.
a.) Refusing to engage in or shutting down during an interaction.
Which situation is most concerning—not because of one isolated action, but because of a developing pattern?
a.) A partner forgets an important date once
b.) A partner occasionally wants reassurance
c.) A partner increasingly monitors whereabouts, questions friendships, and becomes upset when messages aren't answered immediately
d.) A couple has an argument about money
c.) A partner increasingly monitors whereabouts, questions friendships, and becomes upset when messages aren't answered immediately
A relationship becomes noticeably calmer after one person stops bringing up their needs, preferences, and disagreements. Why might "less conflict" not necessarily mean the relationship improved?
a.) Conflict is always healthy
b.) People in relationships should argue regularly
c.) The reduction in conflict may come from one person suppressing themselves rather than the underlying problems being resolved
d.) Needs should always be expressed immediately
c.) The reduction in conflict may come from one person suppressing themselves rather than the underlying problems being resolved
A friend says, "My partner doesn't tell me what I can wear, but I know exactly which clothes will cause an argument, so I just don't wear them anymore." What does this illustrate?
a.) The friend is respecting their partner's preference.
b.) The friend is making a normal compromise.
c.) The friend is self-censoring in response to anticipated consequences from their partner.
d.) The partner has bad taste.
c.) The friend is self-censoring in response to anticipated consequences from their partner.
Which country has the unicorn as its national animal?
Scotland!