Assertiveness
Why can it be important to be assertive?
help you stand up for yourself
What is going to happen to your heart if you are a regular smoker?
Higher BPM on regular basis = get tired, wear out, heart attack
What are the two types of communication?
Verbal and non-verbal communication
What is stress?
Stress: the nervous, uptight, uneasy, or apprehensive feeling that we all experience from time to time
Does everyone have high self esteem?
No, some people have low self esteem and some people have high self esteem
What is assertive behavior?
Acting in a strong and firm manner while remaining polite
What is peer pressure?
strong influences from people in a group to make the group members do something
Why are good communication skills helpful?
Good communication skills can help us relate well with those around us. If we communicate well, other people will be able to understand exactly what we are trying to say and we will be able to understand them better.
Is all stress bad?
No- there is eustress and distress
How is self esteem developed?
- peer relationships
- family relationships
- body image
- etc.
Why are I-messages helpful?
I-messages can help us talk to someone we are mad at or upset with without getting into a fight
It is both!
Is most of our communication verbal or nonverbal?
About 65% to 80% of communication is non-verbal
What kinds of stress is more common, eustress or distress?
Distress
What is the difference in direct and indirect influence?
Direct influence: when a person actually tries to convince you to do something, through persuasion, giving you reasons or teasing
Indirect influence: when you are swayed to do something, not because you are told to do it directly, but because you look up to a person or organization that exhibits or promotes the behaviors
What is the I-message template?
I feel _________________
When _________________
Because _______________
I need _________________
What ingredient in tobacco is addictive? And what does it do to the body?
Nicotine is a stimulant, which means it is a drug that speeds up the body
Define: verbal and Non-verbal communication
Verbal communication: talking in order to communicate with someone
Non-verbal communication: communicating through body language or other gestures
Coping skills, petting your pets, talking to someone, listening to music, etc.
What is self esteem?
How a person feels about himself or herself
Turn this into an I-statement:
Example: Your friend borrows your video game and promises to give it back after one night. The next day they come to school and say they forgot it.
Blaming/You statement: “You forgot to return my video games.”
“I feel disrespected when you don’t return my video games because I want to be able to trust you in the future. I need you to return my video game.”
What is one short term AND long tem effect of smoking/vaping?
short term: increased heart rate
long term: cancer, etc.
Turn this into an I-statement:
“are always taking my pencils and its so annoying”
I feel___
When you take my pencils
Because_____
I need____
Give an example of or explain how to use one of the following coping skills:
progressive muscle relaxation (think of lemons in your hand), 5-4-3-2-1, guided imagery, and category listing
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What is one example of indirect AND direct influences?
indirect: TV, radio, role models, famous people, 'influencer'
Direct: teasing, persuasion, threats, bribery