Year 8 Health | Revision | Health & Safety Skills

Myth or Fact? The more time kids spend on the internet, the less time they spend with their parents.

• Myth

• Fact

What is a powerful predictor of children's school success?

• Playing video games

• Watching TV

• Engagement with reading and books

• Using social media

What is the impact of kids spending more time playing on the computer or watching TV?

• More attachment to parents

• Less attachment to parents

• Improved academic performance

• Better social skills

What is one benefit of kids doing well in high school?

• They can play more video games.

• They have a better chance of obtaining a college degree.

• They can use more technology.

• They can avoid doing homework.

What can tight muscles due to stress lead to?

• Increased flexibility

• Back, neck, and shoulder pain

• Improved posture

• Enhanced muscle strength

How does your body’s stress response initially affect the immune system?

• Weakens it

• Stimulates it

• Has no effect

• Destroys it

What are you more vulnerable to when your immune system is weakened by stress?

• Allergies

• Infections and getting sick

• Autoimmune diseases

• Chronic pain

What is a common physical symptom of stress on the muscular system?

• Muscle relaxation

• Muscle tension

• Muscle growth

• Muscle atrophy

What is one of the ways to cope with stress?

• Ignoring the problems

• Solving the problems within your control

• Avoiding all responsibilities

• Taking on more tasks

What is a common emotional symptom of stress?

• Happiness

• Anger

• Excitement

• Calmness