Question

understanding key concepts
after reading the question or statement, select the correct answer.

1. a persons unique characteristics and group affiliations are known as

a. features of character.
b. strengths and weaknesses.
c. features of identity.
d. examples of core ethical values.

1. which quality of good character reflects the importance of community concerns, such as obeying laws and voting?

a. responsibility
b. trustworthiness
c. caring
d. citizenship

1. choosing not to cheat is an example of

a. recognizing your strengths and weaknesses.
b. demonstrating positive values.
c. developing a purpose in your life.
d. forming meaningful relationships.

1. the groups you belong to help you define

a. characteristics that you share with other people.
b. ways to get along with other people.
c. how people are different.
d. none of the above.
thinking critically
after reading the question or statement, write a short answer using complete sentences.

1. discuss. name some values that parents likely pass on to their children.
2. synthesize. why do you think responsibility, honesty, and respect are values that exist across cultures?
3. explain. how might unhealthful risk behaviors affect your health and identity?
4. identify. what are some examples of healthful risk behaviors?
5. describe. what are some ways that good character is related to healthy identity?

lesson 3
vocabulary review
use the correct vocabulary term to complete the following statements.

1. a chemical produced by your glands that regulates the activities of different body cells is a(n) ______________.
2. the intentional use of unfriendly or offensive behavior is called ______________.
3. the ability to imagine and understand how someone else feels is called ______________.
4. mental processes that you use to protect yourself from strong or stressful emotions or situations are called ______________.

understanding key concepts
after reading the question or statement, select the correct answer.

1. which of the following is not true about anger?

a. it can result in violence.
b. often another emotion is involved.
c. you become angry as you think about a situation.
d. it causes little emotional harm.

Explanation:

1. A person's unique characteristics and group - affiliations are features of identity.
2. Citizenship reflects concern for community through actions like obeying laws and voting.
3. Not cheating demonstrates positive values.
4. Groups one belongs to help define shared characteristics.
5. Parents may pass on values like honesty, kindness, and respect.
6. Responsibility, honesty, and respect are universal as they aid social cooperation.
7. Unhealthy risk behaviors can harm physical and mental health and damage self - perception.
8. Examples of healthy risk behaviors include trying new sports or learning a new language.
9. Good character builds self - esteem and a positive self - image related to healthy identity.
10. A chemical produced by glands regulating body cells is a hormone.
11. Intentional unfriendly or offensive behavior is aggression.
12. The ability to understand others' feelings is empathy.
13. Mental processes protecting from strong emotions are defense mechanisms.
14. Anger can cause significant emotional harm, so "It causes little emotional harm" is not true.

Answer:

1. c. features of identity
2. d. Citizenship
3. b. demonstrating positive values
4. a. characteristics that you share with other people
5. Answers may vary, e.g., honesty, kindness, respect
6. Answers may vary, e.g., they are essential for social cooperation
7. Answers may vary, e.g., can harm physical and mental health and damage self - perception
8. Answers may vary, e.g., trying new sports, learning a new language
9. Answers may vary, e.g., builds self - esteem and positive self - image
10. hormone
11. aggression
12. empathy
13. defense mechanisms
14. d. It causes little emotional harm