Multiple Choice
Which of the following sets of self-maintenance habits is most effective in reducing your level of stress?
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Which of the following is NOT a good strategy when refusing to engage in a risky behavior?
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Use nonverbal cues to reinforce your decision
B
Offer an alternative activity
C
Give a clear and assertive refusal
D
Make excuses that are untrue and elaborate
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Understand the context: The question asks which strategy is NOT effective when refusing to engage in risky behavior. Effective refusal strategies help maintain personal safety and social respect.
Review each option carefully: Using nonverbal cues, offering alternative activities, and giving clear, assertive refusals are all positive communication techniques that support refusal without causing conflict.
Analyze the option 'Make excuses that are untrue and elaborate': This involves dishonesty and can lead to complications, loss of trust, or pressure to maintain the lie, which is generally not a good strategy.
Recognize that honesty and assertiveness are key in refusal skills, so making false excuses is counterproductive and can undermine your position.
Conclude that the strategy involving making untrue and elaborate excuses is the one that is NOT a good strategy when refusing risky behavior.
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