Understanding Risk and Diversity

What is the primary purpose of assessing risks in decision-making?

• To discourage any form of risk

• To improve safety and avoid negative outcomes

• To encourage more adventurous behavior

• To reduce accountability for actions

Which of the following is a positive risk?

• Skipping school without permission

• Participating in a debate competition

• Texting while driving

• Trying illegal substances

Which factor least likely influences risk-taking behavior in teenagers?

• Peer pressure

• Media influence

• Family background

• Climate

The ‘fight or flight’ response in risky situations is triggered by which part of the brain?

• Frontal lobe

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

• Occipital lobe

Which of the following is a social consequence of risk-taking?

• Financial loss

• Legal penalties

• Loss of friendships

• Physical injury

A person makes a decision to avoid binge drinking. This is an example of:

• Positive peer influence

• Emotional intelligence

• Self-regulation

• Social anxiety

The term “calculated risk” refers to:

• Taking a risk without thought

• Avoiding all risks

• Assessing potential outcomes before acting

• Engaging in dangerous activities recklessly

Which of the following is not a protective factor against risky behaviors?

• Supportive friends

• Engaging in community activities

• Lack of adult supervision

• Strong family bonds

What is a common characteristic of impulsive risk-taking?

• Thoughtful planning

• Instant gratification

• Minimizing negative outcomes

• Long-term thinking

Which strategy is most effective in helping teenagers resist peer pressure?

• Ignoring their friends

• Seeking advice from adults

• Trying to fit in with risky groups

• Isolating themselves from social situations