Analyzing Influences Pre Assessment

Which of the following is an example of a positive internal influence?

• Self-confidence

• Peer pressure

• Advertising

• Bullying

Which of the following best describes a negative external influence?

• Setting personal goals

• Encouragement from family

• Pressure from friends to make poor choices

• High self-esteem

Which of the following is a positive external influence?

• Negative self-talk

• Supportive teachers

• Lack of motivation

• Fear of failure

Which of the following is a negative internal influence?

• Optimism

• Self-doubt

• Parental support

• Community programs

Classify the following influence: "A student feels motivated to study harder after receiving praise from a teacher."

• Positive internal influence

• Negative internal influence

• Positive external influence

• Negative external influence

A student avoids participating in class because they believe they are not smart enough. What type of influence is this?

• Positive internal influence

• Negative internal influence

• Positive external influence

• Negative external influence

Identify whether the following scenario is a positive or negative influence and whether it is internal or external: "A group of friends encourages a student to join a sports team."

• Positive internal influence

• Negative internal influence

• Positive external influence

• Negative external influence

A student plans to improve their grades by setting a study schedule. What type of influence is this, and is it positive or negative?

• Positive internal influence

• Negative internal influence

• Positive external influence

• Negative external influence

Given a scenario where a student is constantly criticized by their peers, analyze the type of influence and its impact on the student’s self-esteem. What should the student do to address this influence?

• It is a positive internal influence; the student should ignore it.

• It is a negative external influence; the student should seek support from trusted adults or friends.

• It is a positive external influence; the student should accept the criticism.

• It is a negative internal influence; the student should criticize themselves more.

A student notices that their negative self-talk is affecting their performance in school. Using strategic thinking, what is the best course of action for the student to take?

• Continue with negative self-talk

• Seek ways to replace negative thoughts with positive affirmations and possibly talk to a counselor

• Ignore the problem and hope it goes away

• Blame external factors for their performance