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Conflict Resolution and Decision-Making Skills Answers

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How can friends best counteract the negative influence of peer pressure?

A
by being assertive
B
by being supportive of positive behaviors
C
by being humorous
D
by being quiet and submissive
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How does adding an adult mediator improve a tense situation?

A
It prevents any negative impact on peer relationships.
B
It improves the odds of a peaceful resolution.
C
It allows individuals to use their refusal skills.
D
It makes underage individuals leave the area.
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Which situation requires immediate assistance from a trusted adult?

A
Maria is not speaking to Molly because Molly kissed Maria’s boyfriend.
B
Cho has threatened to beat up Pat if he does not share his homework.
C
Anders is jealous because Eliot made the baseball team and he did not.
D
Jill and Elise are arguing because they are presidents of opposing political clubs.
4

How do good communication skills contribute to health?

A
They eliminate disagreements between people.
B
They help people avoid dangerous situations.
C
They encourage physical activity.
D
They create barriers to relationships.
5

When dealing with social situations and peer pressure, which is a primary reason a person would be reluctant to report a negative incident?

A
concern about losing friends
B
concern about drawing attention
C
concern over negotiation skills
D
concern about financial consequences
6

In which situation is peer pressure harder to resist because of the need for a quick decision?

A
A friend invites someone to a party a few days away.
B
A student asks her partner to cheat during a test.
C
A girlfriend wants her boyfriend to go to the same college.
D
A person tells a friend they should try out for the play next month.
7

Who could best help address a dangerous situation at school?

A
friend
B
principal
C
hall monitor
D
peer mediator
8

Which skill is part of healthy communication?

A
listening actively
B
avoiding eye contact
C
speaking aggressively
D
using crossed arms while talking
9

Alonso’s friends want him to drop out of school and go to Mexico. Which scenario is an example of using mediation to counteract peer pressure?

A
Ask a mutually trusted friend or family member to step in and help weigh the pros and cons.
B
Suggest that he and his friends travel over spring break instead.
C
Politely say no; he does not want to compromise his future goals.
D
Avoid those friends because he cannot resolve the situation.
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Which is an example of a risky situation?

A
being bullied at school
B
taking a difficult exam
C
chatting online with a friend
D
having a disagreement with friends

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