Personal Power Study Notes

Flashcards covering key concepts from the Personal Power Study Notes, focusing on learning styles, career paths, critical thinking skills, and substance abuse.

Visual Learning

A learning style where a learner uses graphs, maps, and pictures to understand information.

Aural Learning

A learning style where a learner enjoys working in groups and learns primarily through listening.

Kinaesthetic Learning

A learning style characterized by enjoyment in hands-on activities and physical engagement.

Reading and Writing Learning

A learning style where a learner enjoys reading books and writing stories, and learns by making notes.

Realistic Careers

Careers that involve practical, hands-on work, such as builders and mechanics.

Investigative Careers

Careers focused on problem-solving and scientific inquiry, such as scientists and dentists.

Artistic Careers

Careers that involve creative expression, such as artists and musicians.

Social Careers

Careers focused on helping others, such as teachers and nurses.

Enterprising Careers

Careers that involve leadership and risk-taking, such as business leaders and judges.

Conventional Careers

Careers that involve information management and organizational skills, such as accountants and librarians.

Critical Thinking

The skill of studying something carefully to understand it better.

Creative Thinking

The process of thinking about something in a new or different way.

Communication Skills

Skills used to share and exchange ideas and information effectively.

Collaborating Skills

Skills used to work effectively with others towards a common goal.

Substance Abuse

The harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and drugs.

Rehabilitation Centers

Facilities that specialize in treating people with substance abuse addictions.

Peer Pressure

The influence exerted by a peer group to encourage individuals to change their attitudes, values or behaviors.

Addiction

A chronic condition characterized by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequences.

Long-term Effects of Substance Abuse

Consequences of substance abuse that can include brain damage and imprisonment.

Short-term Effects of Substance Abuse

Immediate consequences of substance use such as anxiety and impaired judgment.

Support Systems

Networks of family and friends that provide emotional and practical help during recovery.