Relationships & Communications Test Study Guide (Health I)

Question 1

Types of Peer Relationships

Answer 1

• Casual Relationship
• Close Relationship
• Platonic Relationship
• Clique Relationship

Question 2

Which Peer Relationship best fits this statement: You are more likely to share your true feelings and thoughts with a ___ friend. You may trust a ___ friend with your secrets or go to this person when you are confused, hurting, or in trouble. Because you care deeply about this person a real ___ friend is also more likely to make you angry or hurt.

Answer 2

Close friendship

Question 3

Which Peer Relationship best fits this statement:
A nonsexual relationship between two people who could be romantically or sexually attracted to each other. It can exist between people regardless of their gender. Such a relationship can be a terrific way to grow to understand and feel comfortable with those you are attracted to but without feeling the pressures of dating. Such friends can be a great source of advice in the area of dating problems.

Answer 3

Platonic Relationsip

Question 4

Which Peer Relationship best fits the statement: Peers with whom you feel socially connected. These friendships do not fill the deeper needs individuals may have. For example, you may choose to sit with _____ friends at lunchtime in the cafeteria.

Answer 4

Casual Relationship

Question 5

Which Peer Relationship best fits the statement:
A small, narrow circle of friends, usually with similar backgrounds or tastes, excludes people they view as outsiders. Although being part of a clique may give members a sense of belonging, it can also be damaging because members are often discouraged from thinking and acting as individuals.

Answer 5

Clique Relationship

Question 6

Dating Bill of Rights #1

Answer 6

I deserve to be treated with consideration & respect

Question 7

Dating Bill of Rights #2

Answer 7

It is my right to be liked for who I am, not by the way I dress or the car I drive

Question 8

Dating Bill of Rights #3

Answer 8

I have a right to have my values recognized and respected

Question 9

Dating Bill of Rights #4

Answer 9

If pressured by my date, I can say no to drugs or other high-risk behaviors without apologizing, offering an explanation, or feeling guilty.

Question 10

Dating Bill of Rights #5

Answer 10

No one has the right to force or pressure me to do anything that goes against my or my family’s values

Question 11

Dating benefits? pt. 1

Answer 11

Gives opportunities to interact and feel comfortable (usually with the same or opposite gender)

Question 11

Dating benefits? pt. 2

Answer 11

Gives opportunities to get to know yourself better

Question 12

Dating benefits? pt. 3

Answer 12

Gives you practice for communication and decision-making skills.

Question 13

What are the 3 types of Refusal Skills?

Answer 13

Passive, Assertive, and Agressive

Question 14

Which type of refusal skill best fits the description:
- giving up, giving in, or backing down without standing up for your own rights and needs.

Passive people tend to “Go with the flow”

Passive people may be viewed as pushovers.

Answer 14

Passive

Question 15

Which type of Refusal Skill best fits the description:
- Standing up for your own rights, in a firm but positive ways

Does not involve bullying or backing away

You directly and honestly state your case and show that you mean what you say

Answer 15

Assertive

Question 16

Which type of Refusal Skill best fits the description:
- Being overly forceful, pushy, hostile, or otherwise attacking in approach
Might involve punching, yelling, shouting, insults, or displaying other kinds of physical or verbal force
The aggressive way violates the rights of others

Answer 16

Aggressive

Question 17

What are the 5 techniques used to reinforce safe and healthy decisions?

Answer 17

Health, Legal, Family, School, Inner

Question 18

How to say NO (many ways):

Answer 18

~ Decide how you feel ahead of time so you won’t be caught off guard. This will give you confidence and control over your choices.
~ Be friendly, but be firm. Repeat what your friend said. (You want me to cut school and drink all day.
~ Be honest. Don’t lie or you may be forced to make up more lies to cover the first one. Simply state the truth. (I really don’t want to do that)
~Speak only for yourself. You’re not responsible for everyone else’s actions. Speak only about how you feel
~ Discuss the possible consequences. (If I were to get caught drinking, I’d be grounded and it’s not worth it.)
~ Separate the activity from the person. Let them know you care about them, but you do not wish to do what they want. (You’re a great friend, but I don’t feel comfortable drinking and cutting school.
~ Suggest an alternative. (Let’s plan to go to the shore this weekend instead.)
~ If the person persists, walk away from the situation. Suggest that they join you in something else. (I’m going to school now. I’ll be at the usual table at lunch and I hope you’ll meet me there.) (Move it, Sell it, and Leave the door open)
~ Be prepared to accept the fact that you may be rejected anyway.

Question 19

What are open questions?

Answer 19

Questions that elicit an explanation. They cannot be answered with a yes or no. They are non-judgemental and do not blame a person. Typically these questions use the words who, what, when, where, why, and how.

Question 20

What are closed questions?

Answer 20

Questions that can only be answered with a yes or no. They do not lead to an explanation or discussion. They have a blaming tone.

Question 21

Which type of question best fits this statement?

Who is your brother?

Answer 21

Open Question

Question 22

Which type of question fits this statement?

Did you break the radio?

Answer 22

Closed Question

Question 23

Which type of question fit this statement?

Did you go out on Friday night?

Answer 23

Closed Question

Question 24

Which type of question fits this statement?
How did you break the radio?

Answer 24

Open Question

Question 25

What is communication?

Answer 25

A process through which we send messages to and receive messages from one another (words, gestures, facial expressions, and behaviors)

Question 26

What is nonverbal communication?

Answer 26

Communicating without words (gestures, facial expressions, behaviors, body movements)

Question 27

Good Listening rules (know at least 3):

Answer 27

1. Give your full attention to the person speaking
2. Eliminate distractions such as your phone, radio, or TV
3. Make direct eye contact
4. Do not interrupt; wait your turn
5. Listen to feelings and gestures along with the words said
6. Indicate your interest (Lean toward the speaker, nod your head, and encourage the speaker by quietly saying “uh huh” or “I understand”)
7. Ask questions only when it seems necessary
8. Avoid making judgmental or closed responses that might stop or hinder the conversation (“That was dumb”)
9. Remember what the speaker has said (Repeat the idea back)
10. When it’s your turn to speak, recap the highlights of what the other person has said.

Question 28

What is mediation?

Answer 28

Mediation is the process in which specially trained people help others to resolve their conflicts peacefully. (When the two parties can’t resolve the conflict themselves) (Ex. Peer mediation programs)

Question 29

What is confidentiality?

Answer 29

Respecting the privacy of both parties and keeping details secret.

Question 30

What are the characteristics of a good mediator?

Answer 30

~Keeping everyone on task
~Follow rules exactly
~Having no personal input regarding the situation is resolved
~Listen for understanding
~Work for a WIN/WIN solution – through compromise

Question 31

What are the characteristics of a BAD mediator?

Answer 31

~If weapons are involved
~If drugs are involved
~If sexual harassment is involved

Question 32

What is Step 1 of Mediation

Answer 32

Introduction: Shaking hands, facing each other, and rules. (truth, confidentiality)

Question 33

What is Step 2 of Mediation

Answer 33

Listening: one person tells the problem/story and what they feel. The mediator restates what they’ve heard from the person.

Question 34

What is Step 2 of Mediation?

Answer 34

Listening: one person tells the problem/story and what they feel. The mediator restates what they’ve heard from the person.

Question 35

What is Step 3 of Mediation

Answer 35

Problem Solving: Mediators and disputants talk about what the real issue is

Question 36

What is Step 4 of Mediation?

Answer 36

Choosing Solutions: Both disputants write down a list of options, solutions, etc, and determine the outcome of it.

Question 37

What is Step 5 of Mediation?

Answer 37

Implementing Plans: Disputants decide which solution is the best, then, write down the solution, disputants sign that they agree, and SHAKE HANDS

Question 38

What are the Four Parts of an “I” message?

Answer 38

Say how you feel:

2. Tell what event makes you feel that way:
3. Explain how that event affects you:
4. Say what change would make things better: