Know Yourself
You take a survey that shows you enjoy organizing events, helping others, and being creative. These results are meant to guide you toward what?
What is career exploration?
Your teacher assigns a project due in two weeks. What type of goal should you set to stay on track?
What is a short-term goal?
A student’s friends encourage them to join the science fair team. Is this positive or negative peer pressure?
What is positive peer pressure?
Talking face-to-face is an example of what type of communication?
What is verbal communication?
A student says, “I worked hard on that project, and I’m proud of it.” This is an example of what?
What is positive self-talk?
A student realizes they value honesty most. How might that affect the friends they choose?
They will likely seek friends who are trustworthy and respectful.
A student wants to save money for a new bike. They decide to save $5 a week for 20 weeks. This is an example of what type of goal?
What is a SMART goal?
A classmate dares you to cheat on a test. What type of pressure is this?
What is negative peer pressure?
Eye contact, posture, and gestures are examples of what?
What is non-verbal communication?
If someone is always comparing themselves negatively to others, what effect does this have on their self-esteem?
It lowers their self-esteem.
If someone struggles to recognize both their strengths and weaknesses, what important self-skill are they missing?
What is self-awareness?
Why should goals be written down instead of just kept in your head?
Because writing them down makes you more likely to achieve them.
If you feel pressured to do something unsafe, what’s one assertive way to respond?
Use an “I” statement (e.g., “I don’t feel comfortable doing that”).
You’re upset with a friend. Which type of message shows your feelings without blaming them?
What is an “I” message?
What’s the difference between self-esteem and self-image?
Self-esteem = how you feel about yourself; Self-image = how you see yourself.
True or False — Personality traits never change once you are a teenager.
What is False?
If a goal doesn’t match your personal values, what is likely to happen?
You’ll be less motivated and less likely to complete it.
Why is it important to surround yourself with supportive friends?
Because they influence you to make healthier choices.
Give one example of how social media can help relationships.
Staying connected with friends and family.
A classmate fails a test and says, “I’ll never get better at math.” Rewrite this as positive self-talk.
“I’ll study harder and ask for help so I can improve.”
The ability to make choices that reflect your personality traits and values is an example of this.
What is personal decision-making?
A student sets a long-term goal of becoming a nurse. Name two short-term goals that could support it.
Studying science, joining a health club, or shadowing a nurse.
Give an example of how technology can increase peer pressure.
Being pressured through group chats or social media posts to join in or “fit in.”
Why is active listening more than just “hearing” someone?
Because it means paying attention, showing understanding, and responding appropriately.
Why is it important to practice self-respect in relationships?
Because if you don’t respect yourself, it’s harder for others to respect you.