Health_Unit 4_Relationships 101

Which of the following aspects of communication is harder to detect on the internet vs. in person?

• tone

• the word's meaning

• the person speaking

• body language

Answer explanation

Unit 4 Lesson 3

"Consider Your Tone and Body Language

How the message is delivered tells a lot about its meaning. A simple phrase like “That’s great” can be said with enthusiasm or sarcasm, meaning different things, depending on the tone. In a professional context, the tone should remain neutral. Humor and sarcasm can be misinterpreted or can distract from the message. Speaking in a calm, clear neutral manner and keeping explanations short keeps the focus on the message. It can be hard to not use a bitter tone or offer feedback in harsh terms if you are angry or upset. These tense situations require patience and clarity."

An "I" message...

• makes the sender feel bad

• emphasizes the sender's perspective

• continues a discusssion

• makes the receiver feel bad

Answer explanation

Unit 4 Lesson 3

"An I message emphasizes the sender’s perspective rather than the receiver’s actions. Consider the difference between these two statements: (1) You always pick the restaurant! and (2) I feel like my opinion doesn’t matter much when I’m left out of decisions. Both statements make the same point—one person making decisions is an issue in the relationship. The first one is likely to elicit a response of, “No, I don’t,” or something equally argumentative. The second statement focuses on the how the sender feels about an action and gives the receiver new information to consider. An I message shifts the tone and can soothe a touchy situation."

Which word should be avoided during a conflict?

• I

• You

• They

• We

Answer explanation

Unit 4 Lesson 3

"An I message emphasizes the sender’s perspective rather than the receiver’s actions. Consider the difference between these two statements: (1) You always pick the restaurant! and (2) I feel like my opinion doesn’t matter much when I’m left out of decisions. Both statements make the same point—one person making decisions is an issue in the relationship. The first one is likely to elicit a response of, “No, I don’t,” or something equally argumentative. The second statement focuses on the how the sender feels about an action and gives the receiver new information to consider. An I message shifts the tone and can soothe a touchy situation."

Active listening looks like...

• not wearing headphones

• letting a person talk

• exercising while talking

• repeating what the person said

Answer explanation

Unit 4 Lesson 3

"Listen Actively

Another way to improve communication is through active listening. In this process, the listener closely observes the speaker’s behavior and body language. They also summarize what a person has said and repeat it back to them to ensure understanding. It can be a bit awkward at first, and you might feel a little silly. However, if you think about your own experience, you have probably been part of or witnessed a misunderstanding that quickly turned into a stressful problem. Active listening is a way of making sure that you and the person you are communicating with stay on the same page. It can be particularly useful in tense situations because active listening forces the receiver to pay close attention to the sender’s message in order to repeat it back."

A healthy relationship will support your goals.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Unit 4 Lesson 1

"They will support you towards good health and success in life."

If you have consent from a person, the individual.......

• said "yes" to a question 5 months ago.

• said "yes" but then changed their mind.

• said "yes" to your friend, but not you.

• said "yes" to that specific situation or question.

Answer explanation

Unit 4 Lesson 4

"One of the features of a healthy relationship is that the participants respect each other’s boundaries. Simply put, if one person tells the other that certain topics or behaviors are not appropriate, that is setting a boundary. So if you tell a friend that you don’t want to smoke and that person pressures you to take a puff anyway, that friend is not respecting your boundaries."

______________ is the permission given for something or a situation.

• Health

• Communication

• Consent

• Peer Pressure

Answer explanation

Unit 4 Lesson 4

"consensual, meaning both people involved are willing participants"

What is one way to improve your communication skills?

• never use active listening.

• speak up when you need to.

• blame others and use "you" statements.

• avoid all conflict.

Answer explanation

Unit 4 Lesson 3

"Assert Yourself Appropriately

There will be times in both personal and professional relationships that you need to assert yourself. Communication that is direct and to the point is called assertive communication and is the best type to use. Vague answers like “Whatever you want” or “I don’t care” are difficult to work with because they add nothing to the mix. In a healthy relationship, both people express their opinions easily and clearly, especially around important topics, such as sexual activity."

When trying to persuade others, how should you deliver your message/argument?

• simple and direct

• big words

• scientific terms

• long, complex paragraphs

Answer explanation

Unit 4 Lesson 3

"Communication that is direct and to the point is called assertive communication and is the best type to use. Vague answers like “Whatever you want” or “I don’t care” are difficult to work with because they add nothing to the mix."

The exchange of information through the use of words or actions...

• Communication

• Listening

• Reading

• Skills

Answer explanation

Unit 4 Lesson 3

"Healthy relationships are part of maintaining overall health, and they rely on good communication skills."

"Communication is transferring information or a message. The most basic model in communication is the sender–receiver model. This model teaches us that communication is an exchange between the sender, the person providing the message, and the receiver, the person absorbing the message. Both are active participants. We tend to think communication has to involve words, when in fact, nonverbal communication, or communication expressed without words, is more powerful than verbal communication. Nonverbal communication takes into account tone and body language, and researchers agree these two markers make up more than half of how we communicate."