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Question 1

Health Behaviour Skills

Answer 1

Being able to deal with situations that affect one’s health effectively is important for long term health.

Question 2

Assertiveness

Answer 2

A method of communicating to effectively express your thoughts, feelings, beliefs and opinions in an appropriate way that is not disrespectful of others.

Question 3

Assertiveness: Importance

Answer 3

Can boost self esteem and earn respect of others.
Improves your decision making.
Creates honest relationships

Question 4

Assertiveness: Examples

Answer 4

Being able to say no.
Standing up for your beliefs
Making a good decision despite others making poor ones.

Question 5

Resilience

Answer 5

The ability to bounce back from adverse circumstances, trouble or trauma and return to normal state of functioning.

Question 6

Resilience: Skills

Answer 6

Goal setting with realistic expectations
Learning from mistakes
Problem solving skills

Question 7

Resilience: Importance

Answer 7

Less likely to engage in risk taking behaviours
Increase ability to set realistic goals and work towards them.
Able to recognise and manage own emotions

Question 8

Stress Management

Answer 8

Techniques and skills which enable a person to use effective coping mechanisms to deal with stress.

Question 9

Stress Management: Importance

Answer 9

High levels of stress are linked to illness

Question 10

Stress Management: Skills

Answer 10

Take a break
Exercise
Smile and laugh