Communication that uses the pronoun "I" to express something. This technique allows us to"own" and take responsibility for our feelings.
What is an "I" statement?
100
The exchange of information between two or more people.
What is communication?
100
Having confidence in and satisfaction with yourself.
What is Self-Esteem?
100
Weed, Trees, Mary Jane, Dope
What are common street names of Marijuana?
100
Someone says "I don't care" in a saracastic voice or in a way that is difficult to tell if the person really does or doesn't care.
What is Split Communication?
200
State feelings honestly; Allows you to accept responsibility; Helps you communicate effectively; Shows respect for the other person.
What are the positive effects on listeners when you use "I" statements?
200
Two types of communication.
What are verbal and nonverbal messages?
200
Personality traits and principals that we respect and admire and consider important in life.
What are Values? (e.g. respect, responsibility, honesty, faith, love, etc)
200
The drug in cigarettes and other tobacco products that causes addiction.
What is Nicotine?
200
Make an "I" Statement out of the following message:
You NEVER call me when you say you will!
What is "When you tell me you are going to call me, then don't, I feel disappointed. I need you to call me when you say you will"
300
When you HEAR something a person says, but do not listen to it or pay attention to it.
What is the difference between listening and hearing?
300
Communication that is understandable and accomplishes what we set out to do. (The person receiving the message actually understands the message.)
What is Effective Communication?
300
The things you believe about yourself, the "true" you.
What is a Realistic Self Concept?
300
Using humor, Walking away, Sharing facts, Broken record technique, Changing the subject
What are positive refusal skills?
300
Ways of Communicating: Criticizing, Put Downs, Interrupting, Judging, Giving Advice
What are examples of Communication Blockers?
400
Actively listening to another person and then summarizing what they said to show that you were paying attention.
What is paraphrasing?
400
Make eye contact; Use simple language; Make nonverbal messages match what you are saying; Know what you want to say BEFORE you say it.
What are skill hints for communicating effectively?
400
The things you WOULD LIKE to be true of yourself, "the perfect you".
What is an Idealistic Self-Concept?
400
Problems with memory and learning, Distorted perception (sights, sounds, time, touch), trouble with thinking and problem solving.
What are the short term effects of using marijuana?
400
Role play the body language of a teacher who is disappointed in his/her students. This is a nonverbal role play.
What is (student gets up from his/her desk, stands before the class and folds his/her arms with a disapproving look. Student does not say a word.
500
When you show that you are interested in what someone is saying without speaking (nodding head, using facial expressions) VERSUS Using verbal responses to show that you are listening (e.g. "I see", "Tell me more...").
What is Passive Listening versus Active Listening?
500
Body language that does not match a person's words.
What is a Mixed Message?
500
These things can occur as a result of drug/alcohol abuse: Lower self esteem, Feelings of worthlessness, shamefulness, and guilt; Damaged interpersonal relationships; Inability to form new caring and honest relationships.
What is the impact of drug use on ourself and others?
500
Some effects include: loss of appetite, central nervous system damage, stomach ailments, liver damage
What are the long term effects of drinking alcohol?
500
Act out a likely scene where a teenager is offered a cigarette, an alcoholic drink, or another type of drug. Display 3 positive refusal tactics in the role play.
What is (students accurately display the use of 3 refusal skills)?