Grade 9 Health Final Study Flashcards :p

Health Final: DECIDE, SMART, Mental health, relationships, etc.

The Decide process:

Step by step decision-making framework used to evaluate choices, weigh consequences, and make responsible health decisions.

D =

Define the Problem

E =

Explore Alternatives

C =

Consider the Consequences

I =

Identify your values

2nd D =

Decide & Act

2nd E =

Evaluate the Results

SMART Goals:

Criteria used to set effective goals.

What should SMART Goals be? S in SMART =

Specific

What should SMART Goals be? M in SMART =

Measurable

What should SMART Goals be? A in SMART =

Achievable

What should SMART Goals be? r in SMART =

Relevant

What should SMART Goals be? T in SMART =

Time-bound

Short-Term Goals:

Objectives that are designed to be achieved quickly.

Values:

The core standards and beliefs that guide a person’s choices, actions, and daily behavior.

What should you always consider when making a choice?

Short and long-term consequences.

Why should you consider short and long-term consequences when making a decision?

To make sure it aligns with your values.

Communication:

The dynamic process of sending, receiving, and interpreting messages.

What does commmunication build in relationships?

Trust and resolves conflict.

Nonverbal communication:

Expression sent without words, primarily through body language.

Active listening:

Fully focusing on, understanding, and responding to a speaker.

Active listening skills are:

Making eye contact, nodding, and asking clarifying questions

Failing to use active listening would be like:

Interrupting someone to talk about yourself.

Teamwork:

A collaborative effort by individuals working toward a common, shared, objective.

Strong teams rely on:

Trust and cooperation

Stages of Team Growth:

Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing

Forming:

The phase where team members meet, get to know each other, learn the purpose of the group, and begin establishing relationships.

Storming:

The phase where members experience conflict, argue over tasks, and navigate personality differences.

Norming:

The phase where the team successfully resolves initial conflicts, sets shared goals, and creates clear performance expectations.

Performing:

The phase where the team works effectively together, communicates well, and focuses on achieving its goals with minimal conflict.

Mental Health:

A combination of a person’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

What is vital when struggling with mental health?

Asking for help.

Stress:

The body’s natural physical and emotional response to external demands or challenges.

Empathy:

Understanding and appreciating another person’s unique feelings and perspective.

Coping with stress: Healthy Strategy

Engaging in exercise or physical activity

Coping with stress: Unhealthy Strategies

Substance use, ignoring problems, or isolating yourself.

Warning signs of mental health struggle:

If an outgoing friend suddenly becomes withdrawn and stops participating in activities

Alcohol Classification:

Depressant, slows down central nervous system

Why is being able to drive after “just a few drinks” a misconception?

Because alcohol Impairs skills severely, causing dangerous consequences.

Addiction:

Medical condition characterized by compulsive, uncontrollable behavior and and substance use despite harmful outcomes to one’s life, relationships, and responsibilities.

Refusal Skills:

Techniques used to clear and confidently say no when pressured.

Examples of Refusal Skills

Giving a reason: “No thanks, I’m training for track season right now and I don’t want anything affecting my performance”

Relationships are built on:

Respect and Trust

Signs of an unhealthy relationship:

Demanding to look through a partner’s phone, exhibiting jealousy or control.

Consent:

Permission that is freely given, informed, and clearly communicated.

What things do NOT equal consent?

Silence / uncertainty.

Situational awareness:

Being actively aware of what is happening in your immediate surroundings to keep yourself safe.

What would be a BAD example of situational awareness?

Walking through crowds while staring at a phone with headphones on drastically increases personal safety risks.

The Algorithm Dilemma

Algorithms intentionally prioritize and recommend sensational or false information.

Why do algorithms prioritize fake information?

Because fake information provokes intense emotional reactions. triggering higher engagement.

What intense emotional reactions are usually taken advantage of in algorithms?

Surprise, anger, and disgust

Algorithms trigger higher user engagement, which:

Keep people on the app for longer, generating more ad revenue

Echo Chambers:

Created when an algorithm tracks your search interests and continuously feeds you personalized content that validates your biases, isolating you from differing viewpoints

Cyberbullying:

Repeatedly posting embarrassing photos or creating fake profiles to hurt or humiliate a classmate.

What should bystanders do when seeing someone being cyberbullied?

Support the victim and safely report the behavior.

Snap Map:

Tracks exact physical location on SnapChat

What should someone do for Snapchat Safety regarding the SnapMap?

Manage the privacy risk by turning on “Ghost Mode”

Sextortion:

A serious crime where someone threatens to distribute your private, sensitive material unless you provide them with images of a sexual nature, sexual favors, or money.

Sexting Laws in Massachusetts:

It is illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to participate in sexting

Having an explicit photo of oneself on one's own phone technically violates the state law for:

Possession of Child Pornography

The Law for Possession of Child Pornography prohibits:

Having an explicit photo of oneself on one's own phone.