STUDY GUIDE
CHAPTER 2
CHAPTER 2 – STUDY GUIDE
1. List three reliable sources of health information.
• Parents/guardians.
• Library resources.
• Government internet sites.
2. Define values.
• Ideas, beliefs, and attitudes about what is important
that help guide the way you live.
3. How are refusal skills helpful?
• Help you to firmly say no.
STUDY GUIDE - CONTINUED
4. Define health skills.
• Specific tools and strategies that help you maintain,
protect, and improve all aspects of your health.
5. List three positive outcome from setting and achieving
goals.
• Build self confidence.
• Increase self-esteem.
• Improve overall health.
STUDY GUIDE - CONTINUED
6. List two stress management skills.
• Physical activity.
• Listening to music.
7. List the five refusal strategies.
• Say no in a firm voice.
• Explain why.
• Suggest alternatives.
• Use appropriate body language.
• Leave if necessary.
STUDY GUIDE - CONTINUED
8. List three internal influences on your health.
• Likes/dislikes/desires.
9. What is the key to conflict resolution?
• Respecting others’ rights and your own.
10. Give two examples of citizenship.
• Obey laws (do not litter).
• Respect authority.
STUDY GUIDE - CONTINUED
STUDY GUIDE - CONTINUED
11.What is the difference between long-term and shortterm goals? Give an example of each.
• Short-term goal is achieved in a short period of
time. (cleaning your room before dinner)
• Long-term goal is achieved over a period of time.
(saving money for a car)
12.What is the benefit of being a critical thinker?
• Ability to evaluate information from reliable
sources.
STUDY GUIDE - CONTINUED
13.List the six steps used in achieving goals.
• Set a specific, realistic goal, and write it down.
• List the steps you will take to reach your goal.
• Identify sources of help and support.
• Set a reasonable time frame for reaching your goal.
• Evaluate your progress by establishing checkpoints.
• Reward yourself for achieving your goal.
STUDY GUIDE - CONTINUED
14. Why is it important to check the validity of health
information?
• Better prepared to make healthful choices.
15. When does a person develop their core ethical values? Do
they differ across cultures and age groups?
• When they are young.
• Values are held in high regard across all cultures and
ages groups.
16. Who is benefited by a person having “good character”?
• Yourself and others.
STUDY GUIDE - CONTINUED
17. Who are often the people who best support your goals?
• Family members.
18. What are the three elements of effective communication?
• Clearly say what you mean – use I messages.
• How you say something – body language matches your
verbal message.
• Be a good listener – avoid interrupting.
19. How does having good character influence your physical
health?
• More likely to eat nutritious food/physically active.