If AI Makes You Feel Weird, Stop

End-of-lesson check

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1. What should you do if using an AI app starts to feel scary or weird?

   1. Keep using it — the feeling will probably go away
   2. Close the app and take a break
   3. Tell the AI how you're feeling
   4. Switch to a different AI app

2. Why are uncomfortable feelings important safety information?

   1. They aren't — feelings are just emotions
   2. They are signals your brain sends when something might be wrong — like an internal alarm
   3. Only adults have safety feelings
   4. Feelings are information about the weather

3. Do you need to understand WHY something feels wrong before you stop doing it?

   1. Yes — figure out why first, then decide
   2. No — you can stop and close the app first, and figure out the why later or with an adult
   3. Yes — you should think about it for at least 5 minutes
   4. Only if the AI is making you uncomfortable

4. You're chatting with an AI and it says something that surprises and upsets you. What is the best first step?

   1. Ask the AI to explain what it meant
   2. Close the app and take a breath
   3. Screenshot it to send to friends
   4. Keep chatting — it was probably a mistake

5. What is 'gut instinct'?

   1. A stomachache
   2. A deep internal sense that something feels right or wrong, even without a clear reason
   3. The feeling you get when you are hungry
   4. A feature of AI that detects problems

6. Will you get in trouble if you tell a trusted adult that an AI app made you feel uncomfortable?

   1. Yes — adults will be angry you were using AI
   2. No — trusted adults want to know, and telling them is the right and brave thing to do
   3. Only if you were using an app you weren't supposed to
   4. Yes — adults don't understand AI

7. What is 'the hiding test' you can use while using an AI app?

   1. Hiding your device so no one can see your screen
   2. Asking yourself 'Would I be okay if my parent walked in right now?' — if not, stop what you're doing
   3. Testing whether the AI can find you online
   4. Hiding your chat history from AI

8. You feel sad after spending time with an AI chat app. What should you do?

   1. Keep chatting until you feel better
   2. Take a break and do something you enjoy without a screen, and talk to a real friend or family member
   3. Ask the AI to make you feel happy
   4. Download a different app

9. Which of these feelings while using AI should definitely make you stop and tell an adult?

   1. Feeling curious about a new topic
   2. Feeling frightened, confused, or like something is very wrong
   3. Feeling excited about a game the AI is playing with you
   4. Feeling happy because the AI gave you a compliment

10. Why is it smart to listen to uncomfortable feelings instead of ignoring them?

    1. Because feelings are always right about everything
    2. Because uncomfortable feelings often signal real problems — listening to them protects you before something worse happens
    3. Because AI cannot detect uncomfortable feelings
    4. Because ignoring feelings is illegal

11. An AI app starts asking you very personal questions about your family and problems at home. How should you feel about this?

    1. Comfortable — it's like talking to a therapist
    2. Uncomfortable — this is a warning sign, and you should close the app and tell an adult
    3. Happy — the AI cares about you
    4. Neutral — AI apps always ask personal questions

12. What does 'I'm done with AI for now' give you the power to do?

    1. Permanently delete your AI account
    2. Stop using an AI tool at any moment, for any reason, without needing anyone's permission
    3. Switch to a better AI app
    4. Report the AI to its creators

13. If AI makes you feel lonely after using it a lot, what is the best response?

    1. Use the AI app more to feel less lonely
    2. Close the AI app and reach out to a real friend or family member
    3. Ask the AI to be your friend
    4. Use a different AI app that's better at conversation

14. Is checking in on your feelings while using AI a sign of weakness?

    1. Yes — tough people ignore uncomfortable feelings
    2. No — noticing and acting on safety feelings is smart and protective
    3. Only if the feelings are very minor
    4. Yes — if you feel bad, you should just use a better AI

15. What is the key rule when something feels off while using AI?

    1. Keep going and see what happens
    2. Stop first, and if the feeling is strong, tell a trusted adult
    3. Ask AI if what it's doing is okay
    4. Take a photo of the screen before closing it