Vaping, smoking and the decision in the moment · seed 1 · A4, ink-friendly. The answer key prints on its own page for grown-ups.

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Personal & Social Development · Responsible Decision-Making · ages 14-16
Name ______________________   Date ____________

  1. Which statement about vaping matches the lesson?

    • Without burning tobacco, vape aerosol contains only harmless water
    • Uncertain long-term effects mean there is no evidence of any harm
    • Aerosol can be harmful; some long-term effects remain uncertain

  2. Why are adolescents vulnerable to nicotine dependence?

    • Their lungs prevent nicotine from reaching the brain
    • Their developing brains are affected by nicotine
    • Their age prevents cravings from developing at all

  3. Practising a refusal before an offer can help you use words you have already chosen.

    Circle one:   True   False

  4. An offer continues after you decline. A supportive friend is nearby. Which action follows the lesson's refusal plan?

    • Repeat your refusal and leave with your friend
    • Stay until you have persuaded every person to agree
    • Accept the vape to avoid disappointing the group

  5. You decline a vape. A friend says, 'Don't be boring. Everyone else tried it.' What pressure tactic is present?

    • Teasing you and appealing to fitting in
    • Asking what support you would prefer before leaving
    • Accepting your choice and changing the subject

  6. Mia wants to understand what brings on her urge to vape. Which note would best help her plan support?

    • Record only whether she resisted, without noting the situation
    • Record where she was and how she felt when the urge began
    • Record only friends' vaping, without noting her own feelings

  7. You decline a vape and your voice shakes. Someone keeps pressuring you, but you can safely leave. Which response fits the lesson?

    • Leave for support; a shaky voice does not cancel your refusal
    • Stay and repeat the line until your voice sounds completely calm
    • Take a puff because a refusal counts only with steady eye contact

  8. Leo says, 'One puff always makes someone dependent immediately.' Which correction matches the lesson?

    • One puff cannot ever lead to further nicotine use
    • Only cigarette smoke can cause nicotine dependence
    • One use does not guarantee dependence; repeated use can follow
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  1. Aerosol can be harmful; some long-term effects remain uncertain · Vape aerosol can contain harmful substances. Remaining uncertainty does not remove known risks.
  2. Their developing brains are affected by nicotine · The adolescent brain is developing. Nicotine affects its reward system and can lead to dependence.
  3. True · Practice makes your chosen words familiar. It does not guarantee that pressure ends.
  4. Repeat your refusal and leave with your friend · You can keep your choice and leave with support. You do not have to win a debate.
  5. Teasing you and appealing to fitting in · The friend uses teasing and group expectations to push you to change your choice.
  6. Record where she was and how she felt when the urge began · Recording the situation and feelings can reveal circumstances linked to Mia's urges. Recording only outcomes or other people's use leaves out useful detail.
  7. Leave for support; a shaky voice does not cancel your refusal · Your refusal does not need perfect delivery. Safety and support matter more than sounding confident.
  8. One use does not guarantee dependence; repeated use can follow · Dependence is not guaranteed after one use. Trying nicotine can still lead to repeated use and dependence.
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