Directions: Read the scenario below and highlight the external and internal influences that could factor into Taylor’s decision to smoke or not to smoke. Answer the questions that follow.

Kelly is a sixth-grade student at Happy Times Middle School. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Going to the mall and playing basketball is her favorite pastimes. Kelly is currently learning about the harmful effects of tobacco and ESDs (E-cigs) use in her health class and from discussions with her parents.
Lately, Kelly’s best friend Taylor has been talking about trying smoking or juuling. Taylor is curious about what it is like to use these products. Taylor thinks that she will fit in better with her peers if she uses. Both of Taylor’s parents smoke cigarettes and say they do so to help them relieve stress because they are addicted.
While reading her favorite teen magazine, Kelly finds some advertisements stating why tobacco and ESDs are harmful. So she decides that she will talk to Taylor about staying tobacco and ESD-free.


Which influences in the scenario are EXTERNAL? Then, next to each external force you identified, indicate if it is a positive or a negative impact.







Which influences in the scenario are INTERNAL? Then, next to each internal effect you identified, indicate if it is a positive or a negative result.







Choose one influence and explain how it might play a role in Taylor’s decision about whether to smoke or not smoke.



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