Skills for a Healthy Life Chapter 2. What’s Your Health IQ? 1 = Never 2 = Sometimes 3 = Most of...

Skills for a Healthy Life

Chapter 2

What’s Your Health IQ?

1 = Never 2 = Sometimes 3 = Most of the time 4 = All of the time

What’s Your Health IQ?

1. I review all of my choices before I make a decision.2. I think about the outcome for each possible choice.3. I make decisions that support my beliefs.4. I think about the decisions I make afterward so that

I can learn from them.5. I stop to think about who might be affected by the

decisions I make.6. I usually ask for advice when I have a tough

decision to make.7. If I make a bad decision, I try to correct any

problem my decision caused.

Building Life Skills

Chapter 2.1

2.1 Objectives

State the importance of practicing life skills for lifelong wellness.

List 10 life skills that you need for a healthy life.

Predict how you can use each of the 10 life skills in your daily life.

2.1 Key Terms – Cornell Note Taking Style (CNS)

What is a Life Skill? A tool for building a healthy life

What is coping? Dealing w/problems & troubles in an effective way

What is a consumer?

A person who buys products or services

2.1 Key Terms con’t.– Cornell Note Taking Style (CNS)

What is the Media?

What is a Resource?

All public forms of communication, ex: TV, radio, Internet, Newspaper, advertisements, billboards, movies, bumper stickersSomething that you can use that helps you achieve a goal

(CNS)

What are the 10 Life Skills?

1. Communicating Effectively2. Practicing Wellness3. Coping4. Being a Wise Consumer5. Evaluating Media Messages6. Assessing Your Health7. Using Community

Resources8. Making GREAT Decisions9. Using Refusal Skills10. Setting Goals

1. Assessing Your Health

How do you know if you are doing the right thing for your health?

This life skill will help you: Evaluate your health Evaluate how your actions &

behaviors affect your health Enable you to find out what you need

to do to improve your health

2. Communicating Effectively

Knowing how to listen & speak effectively

These skills will help improve your relationships with your family, classmates, teachers & other adults

3. Practicing Wellness

Examples of healthy behaviors you may practice are: getting enough sleep, choosing nutritious foods, & avoiding risky behaviors.

4. Coping

Dealing with troubles or problems in a effective way.

This life skill will help you deal with: difficult times & situations & with emotions such as

anger, depression, & loss of a loved one.

5. Being a Wise Consumer

A consumer is a person who buys products or services.

This life skill will help you make good decisions when buying health products & services.

6. Evaluating Media Messages The average number of advertisements

a person sees in 1 day is 3,000 The media has a significant influence on

what you learn about the world. This life skill will give you the tools to

analyze media messages. Knowing how to analyze media

messages will help you make better decisions about your health.

7. Using Community Resources

Every community has a wealth of services that provide help for all aspects of health (mental & physical)

This life skill will help you find these services

8. Making GREAT Decisions

This life skill will give you the steps to make the right decisions for yourself.

9. Refusal Skills

This life skill will provide you with different ways you can say “no” to something you do not want to do.

10. Setting Goals

This life skill will provide you with tips to help you reach your goals.

Being a Wise Consumer

What is a consumer?

Someone who buys & uses products & services

What Influences A Consumer To Buy? Your needs, wants and values Family Advertising Society Culture Financial resources Friends Interests Technology

Protect Your Privacy!

What is Identity Theft?

The illegal use of an individual’s personal information.

How Does Identity Theft Happen?

Your wallet or purse containing personal info is stolen

Your mail is stolen You complete a change of

address form to have your mail sent to another location

Your information is taken out of the dumpster

Someone looks over your shoulder

From your credit receipts Off the internet Your records at a business are

stolen People pose as reps from banks

or government agencies to get the information directly from you

What can you do to protect yourself?

Don’t give out your S.S. number Don’t give out personal info

over the phone, mail, or e-mail Use a secure site when giving

info out on the internet Tear up or shred documents Change online passwords

frequently Keep personal information

locked up Make sure no one is watching

when you use the ATM machine

Section Review

Chapter 2.1

2.1 Review – Key Terms

What is coping?

Identify the term for “a person who buys products & services.

Identify the term for something that you can use to help achieve a goal.

2.1 Review – Key Ideas Summarize the importance of practicing life skills

for lifelong wellness.

Name the skill that teaches you good listening skills

Identify the skill that helps you make good decisions when buying health products or services.

Name the life skill that will help you say no to something you don’t want to do.

2.1 Review – Key Terms What is coping? Dealing with problems & troubles in an

effective way Identify the term for “a person who buys

products & services. Consumer Identify the term for something that you

can use to help achieve a goal. Resource

2.1 Review – Key Ideas Summarize the importance of practicing life skills

for lifelong wellness. Using life skills can help enhance your health

throughout your lifetime Name the skill that teaches you good listening skills Communicating Effectively Identify the skill that helps you make good decisions

when buying health products or services. Being a Wise Consumer Name the life skill that will help you say no to

something you don’t want to do. Refusal Skills

2.1 Critical Thinking & Summary

Practicing Wellness Choose three life skills. In your Journal, describe how you

can apply each of these life skills in your life.

Write 2-3 sentences summarizing what you learned in this section.

Making GREAT Decisions

Chapter 2.2

2.2 Objectives

Describe the importance of making decisions.

Summarize what you should do if you make a wrong decision

Apply the Making GREAT Decisions model to make a decision

2.3 Key Terms – Cornell Notes

What is a A result of your consequence? actions & decisions

What is To work together collaboration? w/one or more

people

Using the Making GREAT Decision Model (Cornell NS)

G Give thought to the problem R Review your choices E Evaluate the consequences

of each choice A Assess & choose the best

choice T Think it over after you’ve

made your decision

Stop, Think, & Go (CNS) STOP Stop & admit you made

a poor decision & take responsibility for what you’ve done

THINK Think about who you can talk with to discuss ways to correct the situation

GO Go & do your best to correct the situation.

Section Review

Chapter 2.2

2.2 Review - Key Terms

1. Identify the term for “a result of your actions and decisions.”

2. Define the term collaborate.

2.2 Review - Key Ideas

3. Describe the importance of making decisions.

4. Identify the steps of the Making GREAT Decisions model.

5. Summarize why it is important to think about decisions you make afterward.

6. Describe what you can do if you make a wrong decision.

2.2 Review - Key Terms

1. Identify the term for “a result of your actions and decisions.”

Consequence2. Define the term collaborate. To work together w/one or more people3. Describe the importance of making

decisions. Because the decisions you make affect your

health & the health of others


3. Describe the importance of making decisions. Because the decisions you make affect your

health & the health of others4. Identify the steps of the Making GREAT

Decisions model. Give thought to the problem Review your choice Evaluate the consequences of each choice Assess & choose the best choice Think it over after you’ve made your choice


5. Summarize why it is important to think about decisions you make afterward.

So you can learn from the experience & use what you learned the next time you make a decision.

6. Describe what you can do if you make a wrong decision.

STOP & admit that you made a bad decision, THINK about who you can talk w/about the

correcting the situation, then GO & do your best to correct the situation.

2.2 Critical Thinking & Summary

Apply the Making GREAT Decisions model to a situation in which you need to make a decision.

Describe a time when you worked effectively with someone else to make a decision.


Resisting Pressure from Others

Chapter 2.3

2.3 OBJECTIVES State who influences your behavior. Identify three types of direct pressure. Identify three types of indirect

pressure State an example of each of the 12

types of refusal skills. Apply one of the refusal skills to a

pressure in your life.

2.3 Key Terms – Cornell Notes

What is Believing you should peer pressure? do something because your friends want you to.

What is direct When someone tries pressure? to convince you to do something you normally wouldn’t do.

2.3 Key Terms (CNS)

What is indirect Doing something pressure? because people you admire are doing it.

What are Strategies to avoid refusal skills? doing something you don’t want to do.

Who & What Influences You?

Friends Family Media &

Advertisements movies, TV, & radio books, magazines,

newspapers, the Internet

(CNS)

Media & Advertisements

What is the purpose of advertising?

To make people want to buy - what the advertiser has to sell!

What are the benefits of advertising to the consumer?

Helpful to consumers when it provides information about products & services

Makes it possible for information & entertainment to be provided at little or no cost to the public

What are the drawbacks of advertising?

The average person sees 3,000 ads daily

People find them annoying, especially during their favorite T.V. show

It persuades people to spend money they can’t afford on goods or services they don’t really need

Some ads are misleading Increases the prices that

consumers pay for goods & services

Adding up to 75% to the cost of the product

What is the Power of Advertising?

Advertising Influences

the food you eat, the clothes you buy, the car you drive

etc….

What are some types of Ads & where do you see them?

Numerous Forms of Media (channels of communication)

Newspaper and magazine ads Radio and television Infomercials Internet ads Direct mail Outdoor advertising Cell phones, blimps, carry ads Your clothes!

(company names? Logos?)

What Persuasive Techniques do advertising companies use?

Positive Images Having Fun You’ll be happy, healthy, smart, good

looking, popular… if you use our product

Hidden Fears If you don’t use it you’ll be dirty, ugly,

etc. Bandwagon

“Everyone else is using it!” Testimonials

“I used this product & look at me now!” Demonstrations

It shows the advantage of the product. Slogans & Jingles

“Once you pop, you just can’t stop!” Putdowns

Negative statements about a competitor’s product

Before & After Fat to skinny Acne to no acne

More Advertising Tricks

Amazing NEW Product Sex Appeal Symbols Health Appeal Snob Appeal Bribery

How Can You Evaluate Ads?

Look For Facts Separate emotional appeals &

opinions from facts Check The Fine Print

Does the price change later (credit cards and interest rates)

Analyze What Is Being Said “Recliners for as little as $99”

Is that the lowest price recliner available

Watch Out For Vague Claims “Doctors agree that…”

How many Doctors did they speak to?

It Is Illegal To Make False Statements or Omit Information

What is Deceptive Advertising?

False Claims “Reduces risk of skin cancer”.

Hidden Catches “Free Gift”

Deceptive Pricing “Sale- Jeans $34.99”, but they are

always that price Bait & Switch

“We just sold the last one, but here is one just like it (more expensive)”.

Analyze Your Ad!!1. How is the advertiser trying to influence my

emotions?2. What does the ad really say- underneath all the

distractions like music, celebrities, etc.?3. Does the product itself really appeal to me, or is

it just the cleverness of the ad? 1. What does one have to do with the other?

4. What information do I need in order to decide whether this product is a good choice for me?

1. Does the ad provide that information? 2. If not, where could I get it?

5. What technique are they using?

Influences & Pressure (CNS)

What are the Two Types of Influences?

Negative Pressures you to do

something you don’t want to do, is morally wrong, unlawful, or physically harmful.

Positive Pressures you to improve

yourself

What are some examples of Negative Influences?

Morally Wrong racial or gender jokes teasing bullying

Unlawful tagging stealing

Physically Harmful smoking drinking alcohol using drugs

(CNS)

What are some examples of Positive Influences?

Morally Right Having friends or being a friend that

is: Honest Trustworthy Respectful Responsible

Lawful Having friends or being a friend that

supports the right to say “No” to doing something unlawful

Physically Beneficial Friends or being a friend who doesn’t

let friends do things that can hurt themselves, like drinking & driving

(CNS)

What are the Two Types of Pressure?

Direct

Indirect

(CNS)

What are some examples of Direct Pressure?

Teasing Persuasion Explanations Put-downs Threats Bribery

(CNS)

What are some examples of Indirect Pressure?

TV & Movies Radio & Internet Advertising Role Models Popular People Famous People

(CNS)

What are the 12 Refusal Skills?

1. Blame Someone Else2. Give a Reason3. Ignore the Request or

Pressure4. Leave the Situation5. Say “No thanks”6. Say “No” & Mean It7. Keep Saying “No”8. Make a Joke Out of It9. Make an Excuse10. Suggest Something Else to Do11. Change the Subject12. Team Up With Someone

(CNS)

What You Can Say

Blame “My dad would kill me if I didn’t Someone Else help him.”

Give a Reason “No, my dad said he’d pay me $20 if I helped out.”

Ignore the Pretend that you don’t hear them Request asking you.

Leave the Situation “I’m late. I’ve got to go.”

Say “No Thanks” “No thanks. It’s not my style.”

Say “No” & Mean It “No, I don’t want to!”

Keep Saying “No” “What part of no do you not understand?”

Make a Joke “I’m already high on life.” Out of it

Make an Excuse “It makes me sick.”

Suggest Something “Let’s go shopping instead.” Else to Do

Change the “I heard Nick & Mary are Subject going together.”

Team Up With “David, didn’t you say we Someone were going skating.”

Is it okay to be disrespectful when you say “No”?

Always respect others Don’t insult or put anyone down One reason people feel

pressured is that they don’t want to seem disrespectful.

Disagreeing or saying no

does not mean people will stop liking you.

If someone gets angry with you for saying no, don’t feel as if you should have said yes.

(CNS)

Your Values & Rights Are Important (CNS)

Is the person who won’t stop pushing you, a friend?

If it is, ask yourself:

“Is this person really my friend?”

“Would I be better-off not hanging around with this person?”

Why is it important to practice Refusal Skills?

It will help you cope with difficult situations

The more you practice, the better you’ll get at it the more confident you will be the better decisions you’ll make the decisions you make will be

your own The more confident you are,

the less people will pressure you.

(CNS)

If You Practice - You’ll Be An Expert Before

You Know It!!!

Section Review

Chapter 2.3

2.3 Review Define peer pressure.

What is a strategy used to avoid doing something you don’t want to do called?

State five things that influence behavior.

Name the types of direct pressure.

Name the types of indirect pressure.

Name the types of Direct Pressure

Name the types of Indirect Pressure

List the different ways you could say “No” to someone who is pressuring you.

Describe why people feel pressured to do things that they don’t want to do.

2.3 Review

2.3 Review – True or False

Advertising is a form of Direct Pressure.

Saying No Repeatedly & using more than one refusal skill may be necessary for some types of pressures.

It’s okay to be disrespectful when trying to refuse someone who is trying to pressure you.

2.3 Review Define peer pressure. Feeling you should do something

because it’s what your friends want. What is a strategy used to avoid doing

something you don’t want to do called? Refusal Skill State three things that influence behavior. Family, Friends, Media

2.3 Review - Name The Types of Direct Pressure

Teasing, Persuasion, Explanations, Put-downs, Threats, Bribery

2.3 Review - Name The Types of Indirect Pressure

TV, Movies, Radio, Internet, Advertising, Role Models, Popular or Famous People

2.3 Review - List the ways you could say “No” to someone who is pressuring you.

Blame Someone Else

Give a Reason

Ignore the Request

Leave the Situation

Say “No Thanks”

Say “No” & Mean It

Keep Saying “No”

Make a Joke Out of It Make an Excuse

Suggest Something Else to Do

Change the Subject

Team Up With Someone

Describe why people feel pressured to do things that they don’t want to do.

They want to be accepted & not make someone angry.

2.3 Review

2.3 Review - True or False

Advertising is a form of Direct Pressure. False, advertising is a form of Indirect

Pressure Saying No Repeatedly & using more

than one refusal skill may be necessary for some types of pressures.

True It’s okay to be disrespectful when

trying to refuse someone who is trying to pressure you.

False, you should never be disrespectful to anyone.

2.3 – Critical Thinking & Summary

Use one of the Refusal Skills to deal with a pressure you currently have in your life.


Setting Healthy Goals

Chapter 2.4

2.4 Objectives

Differentiate between short-term & long-term goals

Describe six suggestions for setting goals

Develop an action plan to achieve a personal goal

2.4 Key Terms (CNS)

Goal something that you work toward & hope to achieve

Action Plan a set of directions that will help you reach your goal

CNS

What are the two types of Goals?

Short-term

Long-term

CNS What are

the 6 Suggestions for Setting Goals?

Safe - Ask yourself, “Can this goal harm me?”

Satisfying - You feel good about yourself when you

reach the goal. Sensible - Realistic &

achievable Similar - Related to past

goals Specific - Steps are clear Supported - By responsible

adults

CNS What Are 3

Components You Should Include in an Action Plan?

Rewards – set small rewards for reaching small milestones toward achieving your goal.

Influences – what influences will help you or hurt your ability to reach your goal

Tracking Your Progress – review your progress weekly to evaluate your progress & adjust your plan as necessary

Section Review

Chapter 2.4

2.4 Review What is the term for “something that work

toward & hope to achieve Goal Define “Action Plan” A set of directions that will help you reach

your goal. What is the difference between a short-term

goal & a long-term goal? Short-term goals can be accomplished in

days or weeks Long-term goals take months or years

2.4 Review What are the 6 suggestions for setting goals &

what does each mean? Safe 1st thing to ask yourself, “Can

this goal harm me?” Satisfying You feel good about yourself

when you reach the goal. Sensible Realistic for time & achievable Similar Related to past goals Specific Steps to achieve goal are clear Supported By parents or responsible adults

2.4 Review What is the suggestion for setting

goals that recommends you avoid a goal that hurts your health?

Safe – set goals that are safe What is the suggestion for setting

goals the recommends that you choose a goal that is realistic?

Sensible

2.4 Review What are the 3 components you should to

put into your action plan? Rewards – set small rewards for reaching

small milestones toward achieving your goal.



2.4 Review – Last Slide What are the six risk factors that can

keep you from reaching your goal? Drug & Alcohol Use Sexual Activity Behaviors That Cause Injury Poor Dietary Patterns Tobacco Use Sedentary Lifestyle

Chapter Review

Chapter 2

Chap 2 – Review Key Terms All public forms of communication,

such as TV, radio, newspaper Media Something that you can use to help

achieve a goal Resource To work together w/one or more

people Collaborate or Collaboration

Chap 2 Review Key Terms

A strategy to avoid doing something you don’t want to do.

Refusal Skill A person who buys products or services Consumer A feeling that you should do something

because your friends want you to. Peer Pressure

Chap 2 Review Key Terms

Dealing with problems & troubles in an effective way.

Coping A result of your actions & decisions Consequence A tool for building a healthy life Life Skill

Chap 2 Review Key Ideas

What is the life skill you would use to evaluate how your actions affect your health?

Assessing Your Health What is the life skill you would use to help you

say “No” to peer pressure? Using Refusal Skills Why is it important to evaluate the

consequences of each option before you make a decision?

Because this will help you reach a decision that has the least negative consequences.


What does GREAT stand for? G = Give Thought to the Problem R = Review Your Choices E = Evaluate the Consequences A = Assess & Choose the Best

Choice T = Think it over Afterwards


What is the step in the Making GREAT Decisions model in which you determine whether you made the right decision?

Think It Over Afterward What are the 3 steps to take if you

made a wrong decision? Stop, Think, & Go

Chap 2 Review - Name the Different Kinds of Direct Pressure

Teasing, Persuasion, Explanations, Put-downs, Threats, Bribery

Chap 2 Review - Name the Types of Indirect Pressure

TV, Movies, Radio, Internet, Advertising, Role Models, Popular or Famous People

Chap 2 Review - What Are The 12 Refusal Skills?

Blame Someone Else

Give a Reason

Ignore the Request

Leave the Situation

Say “No Thanks”

Say “No” & Mean It

Keep Saying “No”

Make a Joke Out of It Make an Excuse

Suggest Something Else to Do

Change the Subject

Team Up With Someone

Chapter 2 Review What is the Refusal Skill that requires

support from others? Team up with someone What is a goal? Something that you work toward &

hope to achieve What is an action plan? A set of directions that will help you

reach your goal.

Chapter 2 Review

What is the difference between a short-term goal & a long-term goal?

A short-term goal is one that can be accomplished in a short amount of time, usually days or weeks.

A long term goal takes months or years to achieve.

Chap 2 Review6 Suggestions for Setting Goals

Safe 1st thing to ask yourself, “Can this goal harm me?”

Satisfying You feel good about yourself when you reach the goal.

Sensible Realistic for time & achievable Similar Related to past goals Specific Steps are clear Supported By parents or responsible adults

Chapter 2 Review What are the 3 components you need to

put into your action plan? Rewards – set small rewards for

reaching small milestones toward achieving your goal.



Chapter Review – Final Slide What are the six common risk behaviors

among teens? Drug & Alcohol Use Sexual Activity Behaviors That Cause Injury Poor Dietary Patterns Tobacco Use Sedentary Lifestyle

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