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Chapter 3

Chapter 3. What Is Communication?. Successful communication is at the root of healthy relationships. communication The clear exchange of ideas and information. relationship A connection you have with another person or group. What Is Communication?. Person. Person. Messages.

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Chapter 3

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  1. Chapter 3

  2. What Is Communication? Successful communication is at the root of healthy relationships. communication The clear exchange of ideas and information relationship A connection you have with another person or group

  3. What Is Communication? Person Person Messages

  4. Different Ways to Communicate The main way people communicate is through language. Another way to communicate is through body language. body language Facial expressions, eye contact, gestures, and posture

  5. Different Ways to Communicate Different ways to communicate include: • Face-to-face • Telephone • Written messages • E-mail • Text messaging • Sign language

  6. Safety Online Make sure that a parent or guardian gives you permission to communicate with others online. Never give out information about yourself or your family. Stay out of unsupervised chat rooms. Never agree to meet anyone in person. If an online conversation makes you feel uncomfortable, exit and tell a parent or other adult.

  7. Different Ways to Communicate There are advantages and disadvantages to different kinds of communication. When talking on the telephone or sending e-mail, visual clues such as facial expressions are absent.

  8. Using Good Communication Skills

  9. Communication Styles • An aggressive communicator might say something rude. • A shy (passive) communicator may say nothing at all. • An assertive communicator isn’t shy or aggressive about expressing him or herself.

  10. Lesson 3 Friendships

  11. Who Are Your Friends? A friendship is an important relationship. friendship A special type of relationship between people who enjoy being together

  12. Who Are Your Friends? Tips for Making Friends Get to know yourself Break theice Join a clubor group Offer ahelping hand

  13. Character Traits of Good Friends Good friends have the following character traits: • Reliable reliable Dependable • Loyal loyal Faithful empathy The ability to identify and share another person’s feelings • Empathy

  14. Building Strong Friendships You can build stronger friendships through cooperation. cooperation Working together for the common good Another way of making friendships stronger is through mutual respect and support.

  15. Peer Pressure Peers can give you support and confidence during your transition to adulthood. peers Friends and other people in your age group

  16. Positive Peer Pressure Positive peer pressure can influence healthful choices and inspire you to improve yourself or do something worthwhile. peer pressure The influence that people your age may have on you

  17. Positive Peer Pressure Positive peer pressure can inspire you to improve yourself or do something worthwhile. Inspiring you to improve your health and appearance, or to perform well on a team, are ways to be positive influences.

  18. Negative Peer Pressure Daring someone to behave in a dangerous or illegal way is an example of negative peer pressure. A challenge to go against your beliefs or values is another example of negative peer pressure.

  19. Lesson 4 Refusal Skills

  20. What Are Refusal Skills? When peer pressure builds, use refusal skills to avoid potentially harmful situations. refusal skills Ways of saying no

  21. s T O P What Are Refusal Skills? Say no in a firm voice. Tell why not. Offer other ideas. Promptly leave.

  22. What Is Abstinence? Abstinence protects your health and the health of others. abstinence Not participating in health-risk behaviors Abstinence shows you have self-control.

  23. Protects your lungs and heart. Protects your body and mind. Protects you against pregnancy andsexually transmitted diseases. What Is Abstinence? Abstaining from tobacco use… Abstaining from alcohol and other drugs… Abstaining from sexual activity…

  24. Lesson 5

  25. What are Conflicts? The first step in preventing conflicts is understanding what causes them. conflicts Disagreements in ideas, beliefs, or interests

  26. Causes of Conflict Causes of conflict include: Difference of opinion Jealousy Prejudice prejudice An opinion or fear formed without having facts or firsthand knowledge

  27. The Myth of Positive Prejudice Some kinds of prejudice can seem positive. For example, saying all French people are good cooks may sound like a compliment. However, it is really a form of prejudice. Prejudices assume things about people based on their race, culture, or the groups they belong to.

  28. Preventing Conflicts Good communication skills and tolerance are good tools to help prevent conflicts. tolerance The ability to accept other people as they are

  29. Resolving Conflicts Know when to walk away Refuse to fight Don’t take sides Seek help if a fight breaks out

  30. Reaching a Compromise Compromise is an important conflict-resolution skill. compromise A skill in which each side gives up something in order to reach an agreeable solution A compromise should not go against your values.

  31. Reaching a Compromise A compromise sometimes requires negotiation. negotiation The process of talking about a conflict and deciding how to reach a compromise

  32. Reaching a Compromise The T.A.L.K. strategy is an effective way of resolving conflicts. T Take a time-out. A Allow each person to tell his or her side. L Let each person ask questions. K Keep brainstorming.

  33. Reaching a Compromise Some schools offer peer mediation as an option for conflict-resolution. peer mediation A process in which a specially trained student listens to both sides of an argument to help the people reach a solution

  34. When Conflicts Get Out of Hand Conflicts that get out of hand can lead to violence. violence The use of physical force to harm someone or something Violence is a growing problem in the United States.

  35. When Conflicts Get Out of Hand In some communities, there is gang violence. gang A group whose members often use violence or take part in criminal activity Some teens join gangs because of peer pressure, or they seek a sense of belonging that is missing in their lives.

  36. Avoiding Violence Learn and practiceself-control. Don’t wear clothingthat could bemistaken for gangclothing. Stay clear ofharmful situations. Do not fight orthreaten others. If you carry a purse,carry it across your chest. Don’t go to partiesthat might includedrugs or alcohol. If someone has aweapon, report it. Be an advocateof peace. Use goodcommunication skills.

  37. Protecting Yourself from Violence Do not open thedoor to anyone you don’t know. Keep doors andwindows locked. Never tell visitorsor callers you are alone. When going out, tell yourfamily where you aregoing and how you willget there. When walking home,try to walk in pairs, or with a group. Stay in familiarneighborhoods. Never get into or gonear a stranger’s car. Do not enter a buildingwith a stranger. If someone tries tograb you, scream andrun away.Call 911.

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