Abuse
This is a pattern where an abuser gives excessive attention and then later is controlling; it is often an early warning sign.
Love bombing
This is the simple step of taking time away to calm down before responding.
Cooldown time / step away.
Which type of conflict is happening when you argue with yourself about a decision?
Intrapersonal conflict.
This factor means listening, valuing others, and treating people kindly.
Respect
Women are never abusers
False
Name one clear red flag that means a relationship may be unsafe and should be ended or reported
Name two techniques from the unit that help someone regulate anger in the moment.
Deep breathing, journaling, physical activity, talk it out, meditation, listen to music, use humor, visualize forgiveness
Give one example of an intergroup conflict from the unit.
Name two ways clear communication helps maintain a healthy relationship.
When someone hits, shoves, beats or chokes a person this is called Physical Abuse.
True
The cycle of abuse has three main phases. Give one of those phases and a brief description
Explain how practicing self-care can reduce the chances that a person will react angrily in a conflict.
Self-care reduces stress and increases emotional regulation; example: regular exercise helps lower reactivity.
What is the difference between drama and bullying? Provide one short distinguishing detail.
Bullying is repeated, targeted, and meant to harm; drama pulls others in and escalates social conflict.
What is a boundary? Give one example students might set with friends.
A boundary is a clear limit about what behavior you accept (example: "Please don’t share my private messages").
An I message is a cool app that students can use to communicate.
False-An I message a communication tool used to express your feelings without sounding accusatory, making it easier to resolve conflict
Explain why someone who was abused as a child might become an abuser later
Generational abuse (cycle of abuse) — patterns of behaviour learned from previous generations.
Describe how empathy can help during an argument and give one sentence example of using empathy.
Empathy helps by showing you understand the other person’s feelings; example: "I can see you’re upset because…".
Name and briefly describe two strategies for resolving conflict
Explain how having similar values can help a relationship, and give one short example.
Shared values (e.g., both value honesty) make decisions easier and reduce recurring disagreements.
We often see conflict as bad or a threat.
True- often this happens because we think someone must lose or win in a conflict.
List three possible causes or contributing factors that increase the likelihood of abuse in a family or relationship.
Substance abuse, financial stress/poverty, lack of coping skills, undiagnosed mental health issues, patriarchy/cultural norms, being caught in the cycle of abuse.
Create a short two-step plan a student could use when they start to feel very angry at a friend at school.
(1) Step away for 5 minutes and take 10 deep breaths; (2) Use "I" statements to explain feelings and ask to talk later.
Explain why some conflict can be good — list two benefits mentioned in the lesson.
Benefits: brings new ideas, leads to improvements, helps find middle ground, strengthens communication, helps people understand each other.
Pick three factors from the unit (respect, communication, boundaries, intimacy/personal disclosure, similar values, attitude, mutual support) and write one sentence explaining how each helps keep a relationship healthy.
Respect shows you value the person; Communication ensures needs are heard; Boundaries protect personal space and feelings.
Your friend always wants to be around you and often gets upset when you hang out with other friends. This just shows how loyal they are.
False