2. Analyzing Influences
In three columns (as in the example below), answer the following questions:
• List and describe 3 external influences that may affect how a person feels about him/herself. Explain how each influence may affect how a person feels about him/herself. (3 points each)
• List and describe 2 internal influences that may affect how a person feels about him/herself. Explain how each influence may affect how a person feels about him/herself. (3 points each)
Example:
External Influence Description of Influence Explanation of How the Influence Affects Feelings About Self
3. Decision-Making
You are away at a summer camp, and are meeting new people. One night a bunch of your new friends wake you up and ask if you want to sneak out to a private party. You want people to like you, so you go. BUT, when you arrive you realize that people are taking some sort of drug. This really isn't your scene, so what do you do?
• Use the five decision-making steps to explain how you would make your decision. (15 points)
4. Goal Setting
Let's assume for a few moments that you are not what we would call a "healthy" eater. You don't think about how the food you eat can affect you and your health. One of your worst habits is not eating breakfast at all. Well, it's about time to change that "bad" habit. Your new goal for the summer is — "to eat a healthy breakfast every morning before you leave the house."
• Write an action plan for achieving this goal. Be sure to include specific steps you will take, when and how often the steps are to be done, and how you will measure success. (7 points)
• List two family members or friends that can be part of your support system. Explain why you chose each person and what role each person will play. (3 points each)
• Give one idea for how your can reward yourself along the way. (2 points)
5. Interpersonal Communication
You are staying at a friend's house, and your friend wants to sneak out of the house to go to a party down the street. You really do not want to do this and don't want your friend to do this either. Too many things could go wrong. This is a good time to demonstrate your refusal skills.
• First, list the four essential components of effective refusal. (4 points)
• Then demonstrate how you would use the essential components to communicate your refusal to your friend. (8 points)
• Finally, list 3 possible consequences of sneaking out of the house and going to the party. (3 points)
6. Self-Management
• Explain the difference between a sprain and strain. (5 points)
