Peer Pressure Basics
Peer Pressure Discussion
Types of Peer Pressure
Random
Positive or Negative
100

What is Peer Pressure?

Being influenced by peers to act or behave a certain way. 

100

What is something that people often become pressured into doing?

Stealing, lying, bullying, etc. 

100

What is spoken peer pressure? 

People asking, suggesting, or persuading you to do something.


Ex: Let's go steal something. 

Come on I know you want to go to the party with us 

100

What is the legal name of JBWES

James B. Washington Education & Sports

100

Several students are saying unkind things about another student.  They start urging you to join in their comments.

Negative. 

200

Give an example of peer pressure. 

Ex: Stealing from a store to "fit in" with your peer group. 

Ex: Drinking Alcohol or Doing Drugs 

200

Why is peer pressure hard to resist?

You want to fit in with peers or don't want to be made fun of for being different. 

200

What is unspoken peer pressure? 

Things that you are exposed to and choose to follow 

Ex: Picking fashion choices based on those around you 

Joining groups (teams, cliques, clubs) 

200

What is the name of the father son duo for the Lakers?

Lebron and Bronny

200

Your best friend wants you to go somewhere that could be interesting, but dangerous (e.g., to a flooded creek to watch the water).

Negative.

300

Is there such a thing as positive peer pressure? Give an example.

Yes. Ex: Peers who are committed to doing well in school can influence others to be more goal oriented. 

Yes. Ex: Peers asking you to do better for yourself. 

300

What should you do if your friends did something that you don't agree with?

Stand up for your beliefs and be honest. 

300

What is direct peer pressure? 

Spoken or unspoken pressure. 

This is on-the-spot decisions. 

Ex: Someone handing you a cup of alcohol

300

Who won the NBA Championship for 2024?

Boston Celtics 

300

A group of friends all get jobs after school, and they convince you to get a job too because it's fun to have spending money.

Positive!

400

Give an example of how negative peer pressure can affect you. 

Ex: You can get into trouble or put yourself and others at risk. 

400

Have you ever pressured a friend into doing something positive or negative?

Give an example.

400

What is indirect peer pressure? 

Influence that is low key. 

Something you learn or overhear

Ex:  You hear someone gossiping about something and act in order to gain acceptance 

400

What college did Angel Reese attend?

LSU 


400

You’re at the store, wishing you had enough money for some candy. Your friend says, “Just take it! It’s no big deal. The clerk’s not even looking.”

Negative.

500

What does it mean to be independent?

To have your own set of values and beliefs and not be subject to control by others.

500

How can you say "no" to peer pressure?

Give an example. 

500

What is negative peer pressure and positive peer pressure? 

Things done that is not in your best interest. 

Ex: Smoking, drinking, stealing, skipping school

Things that are done in your best interest. 

Ex: Getting good grade, getting a job, improving behavior 

500

Who is Angel Reese's rival? 

Caitlin Clark

500

What is the difference between positive and negative peer pressure? Give an example of each. 

One is in your best interest. 

One is not in your best interest. 

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