Passmore’s Self Defense

Things You Should Know About BOUNDARIES

 

           Choose the letter of the one best answer to each question.

 

1. The definition of a boundary is:

   A.       The real or understood line marking a limit.

   B.        The total length of the outside line marking a limit.

   C.        The line which rights of ownership are lost when crossed.

 

2. Personal boundaries in self defense means:

A. The ropes around a boxing ring which keep competitors within a specific area for combative contests.

B. The healthy emotional and physical distance between other people and ourselves.

C. The high wooden fence around your backyard which protects you from wild dogs and mean people.

 

3. Boundaries can be:

       A.       Areas of privacy

       B.        External and Internal

       C.        Both A and B

 

4. The boundary for stranger space is:

       A.       No closer than full arm length distance from you.

       B.        No closer than elbow distance from you.

       C.        Neither A nor B.

 

5. An example of an internal boundary is:

       A.       Protecting your thoughts and emotions.

       B.        Protecting yourself inside your own car or home.

       C.        Protecting the vital internal organs of your body (such as kidneys)

 

6.    An example of an external boundary is:

       A.       Protecting yourself on a vacation or other significant distance from home.

       B.        Protecting yourself outdoors, such as in the schoolyard or neighborhood.

       C.        Protecting your own physical body.

 

7. An example of personal boundaries which are too open is:

       A.       Never closing the gate to your backyard fence.

       B.        Letting people cross the border of the U.S. without any identification.

       C.        Putting personal information (such as your address) on MySpace or other                  internet sites.

 

8. An example of personal boundaries which are too closed is:

       A.       Never asking anyone for help even when you need it.

       B.        The Berlin Wall

       C.        Putting a lock on your backyard fence and throwing away the key.

 

9. An example of crossing a personal boundary is:

       A.       Crossing the street without looking both ways.

       B.        Taking the car without parental consent.

       C.        Tickling someone without their permission.

 

10. The “No Sun Rule” means:

         A.       Always use sun block when exposed to the sun for more than 30 minutes.

         B.        Outside of emergency medical situations, people should not touch the area                           of someone’s body which a bathing suit would cover.

         C.        Balding men should always ear hats.

 

Answers to:

Passmore’s Self Defense

Things You Should Know About BOUNDARIES

 

           Choose the letter of the one best answer to each question.

 

1. The definition of a boundary is:

   A.       The real or understood line marking a limit.

   B.        The total length of the outside line marking a limit.

   C.        The line which rights of ownership are lost when crossed.

 

2. Personal boundaries in self defense means:

A. The ropes around a boxing ring which keep competitors within a specific area for combative contests.

B. The healthy emotional and physical distance between other people and ourselves.

C. The high wooden fence around your backyard which protects you from wild dogs and mean people.

 

3. Boundaries can be:

       A.       Areas of privacy

       B.        External and Internal

       C.       Both A and B

 

4. The boundary for stranger space is:

       A.       No closer than full arm length distance from you.

       B.        No closer than elbow distance from you.

       C.        Neither A nor B.

 

5. An example of an internal boundary is:

       A.       Protecting your thoughts and emotions.

       B.        Protecting yourself inside your own car or home.

       C.        Protecting the vital internal organs of your body (such as kidneys)

 

6.    An example of an external boundary is:

       A.       Protecting yourself on a vacation or other significant distance from home.

       B.        Protecting yourself outdoors, such as in the schoolyard or neighborhood.

       C.       Protecting your own physical body.

 

7. An example of personal boundaries which are too open is:

       A.       Never closing the gate to your backyard fence.

       B.        Letting people cross the border of the U.S. without any identification.

       C.       Putting personal information (such as your address) on MySpace or                               other internet sites.

 

8. An example of personal boundaries which are too closed is:

       A.       Never asking anyone for help even when you need it.

       B.        The Berlin Wall

       C.        Putting a lock on your backyard fence and throwing away the key.

 

9. An example of crossing a personal boundary is:

       A.       Crossing the street without looking both ways.

       B.        Taking the car without parental consent.

       C.       Tickling someone without their permission.

 

10. The “No Sun Rule” means:

         A.       Always use sun block when exposed to the sun for more than 30 minutes.

         B.        Outside of emergency medical situations, people should not touch the                             area of someone’s body which a bathing suit would cover.

         C.        Balding men should always ear hats.

 

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