Development Of The Self In Social Flashcards
Dependent
you need others to help you
Independent
you do not need others’ help and support
Interdependent
you and someone else depend on each other
Hormones
natural substances that are produced in the body that influence
the way the body grows or develop
Emotional changes related to adolescents during puberty
• feel unsure about themselves
• want to try new things, and can take
dangerous risks
• worry about the way they look
• have mood swings
• become irritable very easily
How to deal with peer pressure
• Be true to yourself.
• Make your own choices that are good for you and for your life.
• Be assertive: tell people what you think, feel, want, and will or will not do.
• Talk to someone else who will listen to you and help you.
• Change your group of friends for people who are more like you.
Tips for communicating on the internet
• Never post something if you are feeling angry. Quite often, once you have made a post, you can’t take it back. You may feel shy about it the next day.
• Never give personal information away to strangers on the Web.
• If you want to meet somebody you met on the Internet, arrange to meet in a public place and ask another friend to go with you.
How to avoid being misunderstood when talking or arguing with someone
• roll your eyes or look away
• pull a face
• make sarcastic comments
• use swear words
• slam the door
• look bored.
How can friends have a positive influence in your life
• introduce you to new ideas, interests, music and friends
• get you involved in youth, sports, music, or community groups
• make you feel that you belong to a group
• make you feel more secure because you know they understand you
How to make friends
• Be friendly, smile, laugh and show you enjoy talking to others.
• Listen when other learners talk to you.
• Be the first to start a conversation with other learners in your class
• If you see a learner struggle with schoolwork, offer to help.
Personal potential
refers to your abilities, skills and strengths. It means your
power to live a successful, happy and meaningful life
Explain the impact of alcohol and drugs on decision-making and behavior.
When you have too much to drink or use drugs, your brain does not function well.
You can’t think clearly. Your sense of responsibility is weak.
This means you may get into risky situations. Once the drink or drug has worn off, you will feel sorry and
ashamed. You will wonder why you did not think more carefully about your actions.
Avoiding dangerous situations that could lead to rape, abuse or sexual intercourse
• Do not walk around late at night
• Do not be at a place where drugs and alcohol flow freely
• Do not be in areas where it is not safe
• Do not get a lift home with a stranger
Abstinence
Abstinence means to abstain from
sexual intercourse or full penetrative
sex
How to practice sexual self control
• A way to release sexual energy is to masturbate yourself or anger your partner.
• A way to help to control yourself is to take time out and remove yourself from the situation.