Peer Pressure and Refusal Skills Answers

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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?

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How do people commonly divert the pressure from themselves?

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

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

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Why do people give in to negative peer pressure?

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

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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
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If you are in a situation and asked to do something that goes against your values and beliefs, what should you do to avoid the pressure?

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