Social Thinking and Me Ch. 2

When I think in a flexible way...

• using rock brain.

• I stay calm and try to figure out a social solution.

• being sarcastic and uncooperative.

• saying the first thing that comes to mind.

Being a flexible thinker is important to...

• everyone!

• some people.

• no one.

• only adults.

Thinking with my eyes in a situation will give me clues about others. It will help me know others ___________ and __________.

• eye color and shoes size.

• likes and dislikes.

• friends and family.

• thoughts and feelings.

When I use flexible thinking people feel ________.

• uncomfortable

• relaxed

• okay

• worried

Which of the items below is an example of using flexible thinking in school?

• Asking "WHY?" when a teacher gives you a direction.

• Being excited to do something you like.

• Responding with "OKAY" when the teacher gives you a direction even when you don't want to.

• Turning away from the teacher when he/she is talking to you.

Which of the items below is an example of having a ROCK BRAIN in school?

• Raising your hand and giving the answer that you think is correct.

• Helping your neighbor with a math problem he doesn't understand, but you do.

• Asking a question when you do not understand the skill being taught.

• Making a sarcastic comment when you know the right answer.

Which of the options below represents a teacher's possible perspective when a student is demonstrating rock brain?

• The teacher might use flexible thinking and try to understand where the student is coming from.

• The teacher might continue giving the direction until the student complies.

• The teacher may give the student a consequence for being inflexible.

• All of the answers are correct.

Being flexible means that you try and figure out how to be with others without always...

• needing someone to help you.

• giving in.

• wanting to get your own way.

• being understanding.

Which example shows flexible thinking?

• No! I want to finish my game.

• Sure, but first I need to draw something.

• Okay, after I am done talking to my friend I will do it.

• I would like to finish this first, but I understand that I need to finish my math now so I understand the homework later.

Which example shows flexible thinking?

• It's easier if I just throw it in my expandable file anywhere.

• I want to just throw my homework anywhere, but it will be easier to find later if I put it in the math section.

• I think I filled out my planner, so I'm not going to check.

• I'm pretty sure I left it at home so I don't need to look in my folder.