Independent Living
Name one task you should regularly do to keep a bedroom hygienic.
vacuuming, changing sheets, dusting, cleaning surfaces/windows
What does it mean to compromise?
Finding a solution where people make concessions to reach agreement.
What is the difference between being busy and being productive?
Being busy means doing things; being productive means making meaningful progress toward a goal.
I have cities but no houses, forests but no trees, and rivers but no water. What am I?
A map
What has a neck but no head
A bottle
Why shouldn't you put metal in a microwave?
Metal can reflect microwaves and potentially cause sparks/fire.
Why is it useful to consider consequences before making a decision?
It helps you predict possible outcomes and make informed choices.
Why can sleep affect your ability to learn?
Sleep supports memory, concentration, learning and cognitive function.
What can you catch, but never throw?
A cold/flu
You have 3 switches downstairs. One controls a light bulb upstairs. You can only go upstairs once. How do you figure out which switch controls the bulb?
Turn one switch on for a few minutes, then turn it off. Turn a second switch on and go upstairs. If the bulb is on → second switch. If it's off but warm → first switch. If it's off and cold → third switch.
What should you do first if you discover a small fire at home?
Alert others and get to safety; only attempt to extinguish a fire if it is safe to do so.
Your friends want you to do something you think is unsafe. What are two strategies you could use?
Say no firmly, leave the situation, seek help, suggest an alternative, etc.
You have $50. You can spend it all now or save it for something costing $120. What factors should influence your decision?
Consider how important the $120 item is, how long it will take to save, whether the $50 is needed now, and alternative options.
If there are 10 fish in a tank and 2 drown, how many fish are left?
10 - Fish don't drown
A man pushes his car up to a hotel and immediately knows he is bankrupt. Why?
He's playing Monopoly
You have 30 minutes before guests arrive. Name three cleaning jobs you would prioritise.
Prioritise hygiene, safety and visible areas.
You have three assignments due on the same day. How could you decide what to do first?
Consider deadlines, difficulty, importance and time required.
Two people disagree strongly about the same issue. Does that automatically mean one person is being irrational?
No. People can have different experiences, evidence, values or interpretations.
A father and son are in a car accident. The father dies. At the hospital, the surgeon says, "I can't operate on him — he's my son." How is this possible?
The Surgeon is his mother
A man is found dead in a field. Next to him is an unopened package. There is no one else around. How did he die?
The package was a parachute that failed to open.
Your housemate keeps leaving food scraps in the sink. How could you solve the problem without starting an argument?
Communicate calmly, explain the problem and agree on a solution.
You make a decision that turns out badly. Why can reflecting on it actually be useful?
Reflection helps identify what went wrong and improve future decision-making.
Your friend makes a serious mistake and asks you to keep it secret. When might keeping a secret be the wrong thing to do?
If someone could be harmed, someone is in danger, a crime is involved, or the situation requires help from a responsible adult/professional.
You fall off a 20-metre ladder but doesn't get hurt. How?
You fell off the bottom step
A man looks at a photograph and says: “Brothers and sisters, I have none. But this man's father is my father's son.” Who is in the photograph?
His Son!