Online Quizzes

Chapter 8: Socal Health: Family and Friends

	1.	Which is an example of verbal communication?

		a.	reading a book aloud
		b.	waving to a friend
		c.	smiling at a baby
		d.	shaking an acquaintance's hand

	2.	Which is an example of nonverbal communication?

		a.	calling a friend on the telephone
		b.	yawning during class
		c.	writing a letter
		d.	listening to the radio

	3.	Which is an example of effective listening?

		a.	interrupting the speaker
		b.	using conversation encouragers like "Really?"
		c.	avoiding the speaker's eyes
		d.	yawning

	4.	Which type of family is made up of two adults living together?

		a.	nuclear family
		b.	extended family
		c.	single-parent family
		d.	couple family

	5.	Which needs are being met when a family teaches its members skills for getting along with others?

		a.	physical needs
		b.	mental needs
		c.	social needs
		d.	emotional needs

	6.	Which is an example of positive peer pressure?

		a.	urging you to use tobacco
		b.	persuading you to break the rules
		c.	challenging you to work hard
		d.	expecting you to dislike someone who is different

	7.	Which is an example of negative peer pressure?

		a.	urging you to expand your friendships to include people of all backgrounds
		b.	daring you to take unnecessary risks
		c.	persuading you to work to help others
		d.	inspiring you to stay fit and healthy

	8.	Which is the best way to handle negative peer pressure?

		a.	Walk away.
		b.	Give in.
		c.	Allow yourself to be bullied.
		d.	Exchange insults.

	9.	What is the best reason to abstain from or avoid tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs?

		a.	They are illegal and the consequences of using them can be serious.
		b.	They promote poor health.
		c.	They interfere with your life.
		d.	They can make you dependent on them.

	10.	What is the first step in effectively refusing negative peer pressure?

		a.	Promptly leave.
		b.	Say no in a firm voice.
		c.	Offer another idea.
		d.	Tell why not.