Life Skills Assessment

(Part 1: Confidence)

1. I feel most confident when

• a. I am wearing nice clothes or when I get a new hair cut

• b. I get a good grade

• c. Someone says nice things to me

• d. None of the above. My confidence is not usually determined by the things that I see.

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2. When someone is talking to me, I usually

• a. Look around at something else because it is hard to look people in the eyes

• b. Hold my head down

• c. Smile and look them in the eye

• d. Smile and try to keep my hands busy

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3. Confidence means

• a. Believing I can do just about anything I put my mind to

• b. I may fail at some things, and that is fine

• c. Other people may have to help me sometimes

• d. All of the above

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4. When I encounter a difficult challenge, I

• a. Avoid it and find something that is easier to do

• b. Continue ahead and get the resources I need to work through the challenge

• c. I never encounter challenges. I am good at everything I do

• d. Get upset and find ways to take out my frustrations

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5. If I am given a choice between doing what is right according to my values, and what everyone else is doing, I will

• a. Choose what everyone else is doing. Sometimes, things are much easier that way

• b. Try my best to do both so that I don’t lose my friends

• c. Choose what is right according to my values

• d. Not make a decision

(Part 2: Influence and Peer Pressure)

1. What is peer pressure?

• a. Only negative influence to do bad things

• b. Influence from others that encourages a person to change his attitudes, values or behavior to conform to the group's norms

• c. Pressure from adults to do things that are outside of a young person’s comfort zone

• d. None of the above

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2. Who is likely to give into peer pressure in order to seek their peers’ approval?

• a. People with low confidence who fear being rejected

• b. People who tend to follow rather than lead

• c. People who are unsure of their values

• d. All of the above

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3. Which of the follow is NOT true?

• a. Adults, as well as youth, can be affected by peer pressure

• b. Those who lack confidence in their values and beliefs are more likely to give in to peer pressure

• c. Peer pressure only comes from bullies

• d. The way a person responds to peer pressure is directly related to how they feel about themselves.

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4. Can peer pressure be a good thing?

• a. Yes, some peer pressure can influence a person to do something good

• b. Yes, sometimes a person might need someone to think for them

• c. No, any kind of outside influence is bad and means that you cannot think for yourself.

• d. Both A and B

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5. What is the best way to say no to negative peer pressure?

• a. Suggest something else to do

• b. Walk away from the situation

• c. Explain why you are not interested and the consequences of the action

• d. All of the above