Chapter 8 Quiz

When friends help each other think logically through a problem, they are helping each other grow ____.

• emotionally

• intellectually

• physically

• socially

Blind spots can hinder a person’s personal growth because they are ____.

• a vision disorder

• facts about a person that he or she does not know

• harmful to the person’s eyes

• personal views that a person has but cannot share freely with others

When people try to influence a person in the same age group to think and act like them, they are demonstrating ____.

• conformity

• low self-esteem

• peer pressure

• rejection

An example of emotional bullying is ____.

• humiliating

• blackmailing

• manipulating

• All of the above.

Teens can build close relationships within their families by ____.

• spending time together

• negotiating solutions to conflicts

• using good communication skills

• All of the above.

Which of the following statements is an example of a person expressing empathy?

• I see you got a speeding ticket.

• You shouldn’t drive so fast.

• You’re always getting into trouble.

• It can be very upsetting to get a ticket when you don’t feel you deserve one.

Which of the following is an assertive response?

• Say, “I would like you to explain part B of the assignment.”

• Say “I am so dumb. I just don’t get it!”

• Throw the assignment in the garbage can.

• Blame the teacher for giving the assignment in the first place.

Which of the following is an example of negative peer pressure?

• Peers respect a friend’s right to say “no” to smoking.

• Friends are supportive when someone says he or she has to leave to be home at a certain time.

• Peers study together to try to get good grades.

• Peers make jokes about a friend who follows his or her parents’ rules.

Which of the following is not true about a risk taker in a relationship?

• A risk taker believes that others will accept him or her.

• A risk taker is willing to share inner thoughts and feelings.

• A risk taker avoids situations in which he or she might feel uncomfortable.

• A risk taker benefits when others share personal thoughts and feelings.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can help build close relationships with the family.

• How well we understand each other.

• How much time we spend together.

• The lack of common interests between us.

• The kind of communication that occurs in the family.