Year 10
The potential damage on relationships from viewing explicit material
This lesson will focus on the distorted expectations (including sex) and links to abusive relationships caused by viewing explicit materials. This lesson covers some content that may be a sensitive topic for you. We recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.
Year 10
The potential damage on relationships from viewing explicit material
This lesson will focus on the distorted expectations (including sex) and links to abusive relationships caused by viewing explicit materials. This lesson covers some content that may be a sensitive topic for you. We recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Distorted expectations (including sex)
- Links to abusive relationships
Content guidance
- Contains sexual content.
Supervision
Adult supervision suggested
Licence
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5 Questions
Q1.
Explicit Material...
means any instructions which are clearly and precisely expressed.
refers to something that is implied and not stated directly.
Q2.
Unconsciously Imitating...
means copying someone whilst they are asleep
the subconscious part of the mind which influences actions and feelings
Q3.
Acceptable behaviours....
are examples of behavioural traits in friendships
means unacceptable behaviours in the workplace
Q4.
Abuse...
means acceptable activities and situations are those that most people approve of or consider to be normal.
means viewing any media which contains content of an adult nature.
Q5.
Distorted expectations...
are strong beliefs that something will happen in a certain way.
means searching for content that you are too embarrassed to talk about.
5 Questions
Q1.
Which of the following is NOT a form of ‘explicit content’?
Content promoting terrorism / extremism.
Online harassment.
Sexualised behaviour or inappropriate language.
Q2.
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
The attitudes we adopt and the way we think is really important to our mental health and how we perceive things.
We can become so entrenched in our thoughts that it can affect the rational, logical ways we make our decisions.
Q3.
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
Exposure to explicit content can distort your thoughts and make you believe inappropriate things to be true.
Most people would not like you to behave in many of the ways shown in explicit content, be it sexual, violent, racist, sexist, etc.
Q4.
Which of the following statements about effects of viewing explicit content on relationships is TRUE?
Realistic expectations of the nature of a romantic relationships may occur.
Viewing explicit content can have a positive effect on a young person’s attitude and beliefs.
Q5.
Which of the following SHOULD we do if exposed to explicit content?
Ignore it and hope it doesn't happen again.
Send the content on to other users to see if they find it upsetting too.