Health Chapter 3
Name five characteristics of good listening skills
- Maintain eye contact - Lean forward and face the speaker - Ask questions - Nod your head - Paraphrase the speaker
Identify factors that influence the development of self esteem
- Self concept- a measure of how one views oneself - Interpreting messages from others
Describe characteristics of positive mental health
A sense of control Ability to endure failures and frustrations Ability to see events positively Ability too express emotions in a healthy way
Describe body language. List three examples of body language
Body language is nonverbal communication using facial expressions, gestures, and posture. 3 examples of body language are opening your eyes wide, scratching your head, or winking
Summarize why good communication is important
Good communication is important because it can prevent misunderstandings, build healthy relationships, and express yourself
Differentiate between passive, assertive, and aggressive communication styles.
Passive- Does not offer opposition when challenged or pressured Aggressive- To express oneself in a hostile or unfriendly way Assertive- to express oneself in a healthy, direct, and respectful way
Compare stages of Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Physical- need for food, water, sleep, excersize Safety- need for shelter and protection from danger Social- need for love, affection, and acceptance Esteem- need to have self respect and achieve goals Self actualization- achievement if the best a person can be
What are the risks of low self esteem?
Risks of low self esteem are being more vulnerable to peer pressure, not respectful to yourself or others, and harm to mental health
Identify limitations of defense mechanisms
They may help in the short term, but they often have no long term benefits
Describe ways that someone can improve their self esteem
Use positive self talk- speak positive to and about yourself Act with integrity- Do what you know is right Choose supportive friends Accept yourself- accept who you are and realize your not perfect
List five ways to improve your listening skills
Voice Volume- how loud or soft you speak Tone and pitch- the inflections or emphasis in your voice I and You messages- You messages blame, I messages better explain how you feel Empathy- ability to understand a persons feelings Express Yourself Assertively
Describe how you can learn to express emotions in positive ways
You can... Talk it out Blow of Steam Be creative
Describe self-esteem. List the benefits of high self esteem.
self esteem is a measure of how much you value, respect, and feel confident about yourself. Benefits of this are increased respect, increased ability to reach goals, increased willingness to try new things, and increased feelings of value.
