Peer Pressure and Refusal Skills

Question 1

Situations where negative peer pressure is commonly felt include all of the following EXCEPT: A. drugs, alcohol, and tobacco use B. truancy and academic dishonesty C. sexual activity D. studying in a group for a test Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

How do people commonly divert the pressure from themselves?

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They often blame someone else for something they did. They can also give a reason for why they can or cannot do something. They also make excuses.

Question 3

It is best to say "no" apologetically than to say it in a firm tone.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 4

The BEST way to refuse an offer to smoke or do drugs is to __________. A. firmly say "no" B. yell "NO" and run away as fast as you can C. have your friends tell the person that is offering "no" D. say you will do it the next time you are all together Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A

Question 5

The only disadvantage of negative peer pressure is having questionable friendships.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 6

The BEST way to avoid negative peer pressure is to __________. A. hang out with people that have bad reputations B. scream "NO" and run away whenever you feel pressure C. hang out with friends that share your values and support you D. be aggressive with others so that they leave you alone Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C

Question 7

Your friend gets to school wearing an outfit straight from the pages of a recent fashion magazine. He says he is dressing like the famous actors in the magazine. His pants are stark-white, he has an open-collared shirt, and preppy shoes. This is an example of what type of peer pressure?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

When others use stars or famous people to change their attire or look, it is an example of passive peer pressure.

Question 8

Compare and contrast the differences between active peer pressure and passive peer pressure.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Active peer pressure is when others try to persuade you to do something you do not want to do. This includes persuading, teasing, bribing, putting others down, and threats. Passive peer pressure is similar to active because you are being swayed to do something you do not want to do; however, it does not involve manipulating or persuading. It is more subtle.

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