Social Media: Influence & Safety
True or False – Everything you see on social media is real.
❌ False – Most people only post their highlight reel.
What is a growth mindset?
What is believing you can improve and learn from mistakes?
What does self-control mean?
Managing your thoughts, feelings, and actions to make positive choices
Real or Overthinking?
You text a friend and they don’t respond. You think, “They must be mad at me.”
Overthinking
What is one example of a social challenge at school?
Peer pressure, bullying, fitting in, friendship drama
What’s one way to protect your personal info online?
Keep your account private and avoid sharing your location.
Why is it important to try again after failing?
Because mistakes are part of learning and success.
True or False – Self-control means ignoring your feelings.
False – it means managing your feelings, not ignoring them.
What is all-or-nothing thinking?
Believing things are all good or all bad.
Fill in the blank: Thoughts → ______ → Behaviors.
Feeling
What can you do if someone’s posts always make you feel bad?
Unfollow, mute, or take a break from their content.
What can mistakes teach us about ourselves?
What is how we handle pressure, responsibility, or emotions?
What’s the first step in Pause–Think–Choose?
Pause
Real or Overthinking?
You feel nervous before a presentation.
Real Thought
Why is a growth mindset helpful when facing challenges?
It encourages learning, resilience, and trying again
What’s one sign someone online is trying to manipulate you?
They ask you to keep secrets or send pictures.
What emotion might you feel when you learn from a mistake?
What is relief, confidence, or motivation?
Why is pausing before reacting helpful?
It gives your brain time to catch up with your emotions.
What is mind-reading?
Assuming you know what someone else is thinking.
True or False: Asking for help means you are weak.
False – it shows strength and courage
True or False – You should always respond to DMs, even if you don’t know the person.
❌ False – You never have to respond to strangers.
True or False: Changing how you think can help change how you feel.
What is True?
Control or No Control
Using positive self-talk before a big test.
Control
True or False
Real thoughts are based on facts, not fear.
True?
Name one person at school who can support you.
Teacher, counselor, social worker, coach, etc.