Health_Unit 6_Healthy Decisions

T/F: If you have good self esteem you have pride in yourself and recognize your strengths.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Unit 6 Lesson 1

Beliefs, or convictions and opinions that we hold to be true, lie underneath our decisions. Our beliefs can come from evidence, our families of origin, authority figures in our lives, or from our associations (people we are around). Beliefs can positively or negatively affect us.

What is self-esteem?

• It is your general attitude about about yourself.

• It is your overall sense of your competence and worth.

• Having self-respect.

• All of the above.

Answer explanation

Unit 6 Lesson 1

Self-esteem isn't actually in Unit 6, BUT it shapes our beliefs about ourselves which can impact our decisions.

To build your self-esteem, associate with friends who ______________.

• like you.

• support you.

• respect you.

• all of the above.

Answer explanation

Unit 6 Lesson 1

"One of the best ways to stick to your ethics is making sure that you and those around you know what they are. This doesn’t have to mean an explicit conversation about your personal ethics, but it does mean that you have the courage to make choices that reflect them. Sacrificing your ethics to be accepted is a regretful move. One creative way to safeguard against this scenario is to share your goals and ambitions with your friends and family. That way, they can support you in your decisions."

How are ethics formed?

• entirely from family

• group projects in school

• interacting with several groups and communities

• religious organizations

Answer explanation

Unit 6 Lesson 1

"Ethics are the moral principles that guide behavior. Essentially, they are the things we think of as right or wrong. While most of us would agree harming others is wrong, sometimes it’s not so clear cut. If you are willing to talk badly about a friend in order to gain the acceptance of another person, it hints at your personal ethics.

Family is the first place where we learn ethics. In many cases, families teach such ethical behavior as responsibility and hard work. In other cases, family members teach valuable lessons through their poor choices. For instance: A family member who goes to jail for stealing provides a valuable lesson on what not to do.

Social groups also shape a person’s ethics. For example: Most religions highlight values like being kind to others and helping those in need. Even extracurricular activities like scouting, sports, theater, or dance teach valuable lessons about developing skills and practicing them to improve. Finding people to admire for their accomplishments is another way to develop strong ethics. These can be people who have made history or people who have distinguished themselves in positive ways in your own community. Having these kinds of role models can help you define your ethics, and chart your path accordingly."

What should a person do after failing to reach a goal?

• keep going

• give up on the goal

• blame someone else

• feel defeated by what when wrong

Answer explanation

Unit 6 Lesson 1

"In many cases, self-discipline is less about doing everything right all the time than it is about getting back on track after making a poor decision."

People tend to only consider the short term consequences because long term consequences…

• are pretty much unknown

• can take years to present themselves

• are always positive

• are boring

Answer explanation

Unit 6 Lesson 3

"Having a bowl of ice cream after dinner is going to have some rather pleasant short-term, or immediate, results for most. But there could be long-term consequences of making this a habit, like unwanted weight gain."

T/F: It is okay to judge others when talking about ethics.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Unit 6 Lesson 1

"Communicating your ethics should be about defining who you are, not judging others. So rather than condemning your friends for their choice, letting them know that you would like to hangout on the weekend may be a better way handle the situation."

T/F: It is okay to get a second opinion.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Unit 6 Lesson 2

"In cases in which a life-altering decision is to be made, it often pays to get a second opinion, which is seeing a different medical professional for advice about a problem that has already been diagnosed. There are often several options for treating cancer, for example, and some tend to have serious side effects. A patient might choose to get a second opinion. Second opinions are not about a lack of confidence in the doctor; they are about patients wanting to explore every alternative. Some patients also feel more confident going forward with a treatment if two medical professionals recommend it. In fact, getting the same diagnosis and treatment plan twice can validate the perspective of the original doctor. Many health insurance plans will pay a portion of getting a second opinion because they understand that it can be an important step toward finding the right treatment plan."

An "I" message….

• makes the sender feel bad

• emphasizes the sender's perspective

• continues a discussion

• makes the receiver feel bad

Answer explanation

Unit 6 Lesson 4

"Use “I” Instead of “You” Statements

Even if a friend did something hurtful, it’s better to begin with how you felt. Being honest about how you were hurt by someone else’s actions can follow, but starting with “I” can change the entire tone of a conversation."

What does it mean to manage expectations?

• always expect the best
• do everything your friends and parents tell you to
• lack of effort to avoid discomfort
• set realistic goals that allow mistakes/setbacks