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Why is a gang considered an unlikely place to develop healthy friendships?
Individuals often join gangs in order to feel supported or included by peers, often believing it may be a good place to find friends. However, a healthy friendship is one in which a friend would not ask you to do something that you do not want to do. Gangs are often involved in severe forms of bullying and illegal behavior and often attempt to solve conflicts through violent methods. Those involved in gangs often feel pressured to take part in the violence. A healthy friendship is unlikely to form within this atmosphere.
If you are in a situation and asked to do something that goes against your values and beliefs, what should you do to avoid the pressure?
When put in a position that is against your core values, it is best to leave, change the subject, or ignore the suggestion.
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Your friend gets to school wearing an outfit straight from the pages of a recent fashion magazine. He says he is dressing like the famous actors in the magazine. His pants are stark-white, he has an open-collared shirt, and preppy shoes. This is an example of what type of peer pressure?
When others use stars or famous people to change their attire or look, it is an example of passive peer pressure.
Describe passive, aggressive, and assertive communicators.
Passive communicators are unable or unwilling to express their thoughts and feelings and usually go along with what other people want. They fail to express their feelings, allow others to infringe on their rights, and tend to speak apologetically. Aggressive communicators try to get their way by bullying and intimidating others. They often attack others verbally and in a loud manner. They often do not consider the rights of other people. Finally, assertive communicators express their thoughts and feelings clearly and directly, often without hurting others in the process. They defend attitudes and beliefs, attack the problem and not the person, and are considered the ideal communicators.
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How will you apply what you have learned about communication to develop better communication for yourself with teachers, family, or friends?
Answers will vary but may include the following: being aware of body language, tone of voice, or phrasing of messages sent via cell phone or face-to-face. Nonverbal communication is also important because our gestures can negate our words and sincerity. We need to be aware of what we say to ensure that the receiver gets the desired outcome. Good communication prevents misunderstandings, builds healthy relationships, and allows for people to express themselves.
Restate the sentence, "You are not telling me what is going on!" to avoid assigning blame and make it a more neutral.
Responses will very. A sample response follows: "I feel like we are not communicating as well as we could," or, "I hope we can both start communicating our thoughts better," are possible answers.
Compare and contrast characteristics of healthy versus unhealthy relationships.
A healthy relationship is based on trust and honesty. In a healthy relationship, partners practice mutual respect, make decisions together, and share their thoughts and emotions. In an unhealthy relationship, a partner may be controlling and possessive. The relationship may feel burdensome and/or be too much to handle. An unhealthy relationship can also lower a person's self-esteem and make a person feel bad about him or herself.
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