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Explore the fascinating world of gossip and its impact on human behavior and relationships

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True or false: Gossiping is part of human nature.

True

False

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What is gossip?

Complimenting others

Talking about people who are not present

Sharing secrets

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Why do people gossip?

To feel part of a group

To help others

C) To stay quiet

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How did David Jardel feel about gossiping?

He knew it was wrong but did it anyway

He thought it was a good idea

He never gossiped

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What was the effect of gossip on Rick?

He laughed it off

He quit his job

He became more popular

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Why did Jim Lyle gossip?

He was feeling powerful and important

He was bored

He wanted to help others

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What can gossip sometimes create in a group?

Conflict

Silence

Peace

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What did Jim Lyle feel while gossiping?

Unimportant

Center of attention

Bored

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What is a risk of gossiping about others?

Learning more about them

Getting in trouble

Making new friends

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Other common causes of gossip are insecurity and a need to feel superior.

False

True

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Almost everyone has indulged in gossiping about other people at some time

False

True

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There are many reasons people gossip.

True

False

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the number one reason most young people gossip is not insecurity or a need for attention or acceptance

True

False

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the number one reason most young people gossip is not insecurity or a need for attention or acceptance

True

False

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When you spread rumors about someone, it reduces that person’s status in other people’s eyes

True

False

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Gossip becomes a problem when it is derogatory and hurtful.

False

True

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