Chapter 8 Quiz A

Question 1

Your ability to get along with different kinds of people.

Answer 1

Social Health

Question 2

A social connection in which people willingly share common interests or activities.

Answer 2

Friendship

Question 3

A barrier between people that hinders their communication

Answer 3

Wall (between people)

Question 4

Sharing a message without talking such as body language or hand motions

Answer 4

Nonverbal communication

Question 5

The act of expressing thoughts, feelings, information, or beliefs easily or effectively through speech, writing, or signs

Answer 5

Communication

Question 6

Sharing a message through words, talking

Answer 6

Verbal communication

Question 7

Replacing one person or thing with another

Answer 7

Substitutions

Question 8

Bonding with someone or something that doesn’t really exist as an actual living person in real life

Answer 8

Artificial relationships

Question 9

A tie with people by blood, marriage, work, or social role

Answer 9

Relationship

Question 10

What is the danger in substituting a “thing” for a real person - maybe even a friendship? Give two examples of “things” that can be replacements for friendships.

Answer 10

This is dangerous because it can promote isolation and a lack of accountability with others. A computer program or game, a Hollywood actor or actress, a star athlete or the lives of those on a soap opera or sitcom can become artificial relationships for some teens.

Question 11

Why is it that so many teens have difficulty finding the words to share how they really feel with others?

Answer 11

The electronic entertainment they watch all the time doesn’t require them to put their own thoughts and feelings into real words.

Question 12

What is one characteristic of two people being “best” or very close friends?

Answer 12

share common interests, have fun together, encourage each other, don’t try to change each other, are able to work through conflicts, someone you can love and trust, has your best interest in mind, won’t criticize or reject you for who you are, be interested in your personal , spiritual growth.

Question 13

Of all the friendships in our life, your relationship with whom has the potential of being the deepest and most fulfilling of all?

Answer 13

your relationship with God

Question 14

What’s meant by the phrase “Most people can talk, but not everyone can genuinely communicate”?

Answer 14

People can use words but not necessarily really hear and understand what another person is saying.

Question 15

What is one of the two ways given in the text that tells how relationship conflicts can be resolved?

Answer 15

Learn how to express your feelings truthfully and lovingly to the other person; increase your ability to understand the other person’s feelings

Question 16

List 3 of the 12 skills of good communication

Answer 16

1. realize that first impressions can be misleading
2. choose the right time and place
3. know what your true feelings are and stick to them
4. Avoid yelling, screaming, and name-calling
5. Be an active and sensitive listener
6. Be quick to apologize
7. Accept the person even if you reject the idea
8. Recognize walls in yourself and others
9. Use “I” statements instead of “you” statements
10. Describe the present situation only. Avoid statements that use the words “never” or “always”
11. Accept the fact that some conflicts will take time to be resolved.
12. Put yourself in the other person’s place