Self-Esteem

Question 0

What is an asset?

Answer 0

A skill or resource that can help reach a goal

Question 1

What is resiliency?

Answer 1

ability to recover from illness, hardship, & other stressors

Question 2

What are 2 techniques you can use to relax?

Answer 2

Breathing exercises & tension-releasing exercises

Question 3

What are 8 assets for building resiliency?

Answer 3

support
empowerment
boundaries
productive use of time
commitment to learning
positive values
social skills & positive identity

Question 4

What are 3 ways to manage your time efficiently?

Answer 4

list & prioritize your projects, know & set your limits, & make a schedule

Question 5

What is stress?

Answer 5

Your mind & body’s reaction to everyday demands, perceived threats, & changes.

Question 6

What is distress?

Answer 6

negative stress like a loved one dying

Question 7

What is eustress?

Answer 7

positive stress like a first kiss or a big game

Question 8

Stress is caused when you become threatened by a _______ which causes a _____ ______.

Answer 8

stressor, stress response

Question 9

What are stressors?

Answer 9

everyday new events, demands & potential threats we encounter

Question 10

what is a stress response?

Answer 10

Occurs when your mind & body feel threatened

Question 11

What is the key to preventing/handling stress?

Answer 11

Stress intervention: setting up a “roadblock” to prevent a stressor from turning into stress

Question 12

What are the 4 stress intervention techniques?

Answer 12

Eliminate Stress Potential, Selective Awareness, Relaxation techniques, exercise

Question 13

Do teen suicides usually occur w/o warning?

Answer 13

No most suicides are thought out

Question 14

If someone makes a suicidal comment while drunk/high, it isn’t serious.

Answer 14

No, they’re more likely to go through w/ it

Question 15

Is suicide genetic?

Answer 15

No

Question 16

What are some signs of suicidal behavior?

Answer 16

Obsession about suicide, giving away prized possessions, isolation, increase in drug/alcohol use

Question 17

What is self-esteem?

Answer 17

The confidence and worth you feel about yourself

Question 18

What does self-esteem affect?

Answer 18

Your decisions & how you feel mentally & physically

Question 19

When does self-esteem start?

Answer 19

Starts @ birth w/ positive or negative feedback first from your parents.

Question 20

What are some ex. of people w/ high & low self esteem?

Answer 20

High- Speaks up for self, adjusts to change, tries new things
Low- Feels insecure, Fears failure, peer pressure

Question 21

What is assertive?

Answer 21

direct & respectful in the way one expresses themselves

Question 22

What is empathy?

Answer 22

ability to understand another person’s feelings

Question 23

What is the communication style that is most likely to lead to conflict?

Answer 23

Aggressive

Question 24

What is the diff. between self-confidence & self-esteem?

Answer 24

Self-Confidence is belief in yourself & your abilities

Self-Esteem is how much value you put on yourself

Question 25

What is self-actualization?

Answer 25

achievement of the best a person can be

Question 26

What is the defense mechanism in which a person makes excuses for a behavior?

Answer 26

Rationalization

Question 27

What is depression?

Answer 27

Sadness & hopelessness that keeps a person from carrying out everyday activities

Question 28

How does a mental disorder happen?

Answer 28

from traumatic or stressful experiences

Question 29

What are 3 things you can do if you’re experiencing depression?

Answer 29

Face the problem, Identify the problem, & Take action

Question 30

What are 3 possible causes of mental disorders?

Answer 30

Traumatic Experiences
Inheritance
Injury