Intro to "What would you do?"

Intro Class

A new L.E.S:

Your personality definitely affects the way you approach different situations. Take this quiz to learn about your own style of interacting

Read the situations, and choose the answer that is closest to your typical reaction.

Poll

If someone older tries to give you advice, you...

• a) most likely listen. He or she is older and has more experience.

• b) listen but do what you want to do anyway.

• c) loudly tell him or her to stay out of your business

Poll

At the store, the cashier gives you back $2 less change than she or he should have. You point out the error, but she or he disagrees, so you...

• a) probably just forget about it. It's only $2.

• b) politely explain that she or he made a mistake and/or ask to see the manager.

• c) get angry and accuse the cashier of trying to rip you off.

Poll

In your household...

• a) the adults make all the decisions.

• b) the adults make most of the decisions, but they let you make some, too.

• c) you're definitely in charge. It's your way or the highway!

Poll

If a teacher is unfair to another classmate, you...

• a) likely mind your own business. You can't change anything.

• b) probably tell him or her to complain

• c) Defititely talk to the teacher yourself.

Poll

If you have a dissagreement with a parent, you...

• a) back down. It's not worth getting in trouble.

• b) certainly stay calm and explain your point of view.

• c) yell and go to your room and slam the door.

Poll

When a parent asks you to clean your room, you...

• a) definitely get it done fast, so you can do something more exciting.

• b) do a bit and then get distracted by what you find under your clothes.

• c) hide the mess in your closet and call it a day.

Poll

You see a couple of older teenagers kicking a dog. You...

• a) probably keep walking. It's not your dog.

• b) go into a corner store and ask for help.

• c) definitely yell at the teens to stop or call the police

Poll

In general you think that...

• a) people need to take care of themselves.

• b) people should help others if it's not too much trouble.

• c) people should always help others.

Poll

You get a low mark on a test and you think the teacher is being unfair. You...

• a) probably complain to your friends during lunch time.

• b) ask a parent to call your teacher.

• c) definitely ask your teacher to justify the mark after class.

Poll

Your team's goalie goes to a party instead of coming to a game. You...

• a) probably roll your eyes and say, "At least he or she got invited out!"

• b) ask the coach to bench him or her after the next game.

• c) text the goalie and tell him or her to get over to the game.

10-16 points

You don't like to make waves. You dislike standing up to people directly. You could be a follower, but you might also just be shy. Think about when being more assertive might be a good thing as you work through this unit.

17-23 points

You might stand up for something that you think if it's important enough, but you often go with the flow. How serious does a situation have to be for you tor react? Consider this while you work through the unit.

24-30 points

You're an independant thinker and you're not afraid to jump into a difficult situation. Does your assertive approach always serve you well? Reflect on this as you work through this unit.