Pressure Check
This happens when someone tries to influence you to do something you may not want to do.
What is peer pressure?
Before reacting or making a quick decision, do this first.
What is Pause?
The simplest way to communicate that you don't want to participate.
What is saying “no”?
These are the results that follow the choices we make.
What are consequences?
Your friends want to do something you don't feel comfortable doing. The first thing you should do is this.
What is pause?
“Come on, everybody else is doing it” is an example of this type of pressure.
What is direct peer pressure?
During this step, you consider your options before acting
What is think?
“No, I'm not doing that” demonstrates this type of communication
What is a clear refusal or refusal?
Thinking about what might happen BEFORE making a decision means considering these.
What are consequences?
Someone tells you, “If you were really my friend, you'd do it.” This is an attempt to do this.
What is pressure me/influence my decision?
Pressure doesn't always involve someone directly telling you what to do. Wanting to fit in can also influence this.
What are my choices/decisions?
After you Pause and Think, this is the final step.
What is choose?
If someone continues pressuring you after you've said no, this is one appropriate next action.
What is walk away/leave the situation?
A decision can have both immediate consequences and consequences that happen at this time.
What is later/in the future?
Your friends want you to join something that could get you in trouble. Before agreeing, you should consider these.
What are my choices and their consequences?
Feeling like you need to do something because you don't want to be left out is an example of this.
What is peer pressure?
Name the three steps in the Week 4 decision-making strategy
What are Pause, Think, Choose?
Besides saying no, name one action you can take when pressure continues.
What is walk away, suggest another choice, or seek support?
Before choosing, ask yourself: “Could this choice help me or create this?”
What is a problem/negative consequence?
You're angry and your friends encourage you to confront someone immediately. Which CONNECT strategy should you use?
What is Pause–Think–Choose?
Recognizing pressure helps you do this instead of automatically following the group.
What is make my own decision?
During the Think step, identify two things you should consider.
What are my options and possible consequences?
What is walk away, suggest another choice, or seek support?
What are saying no clearly, repeating the refusal, suggesting another option, walking away, or getting support? (Any three.)
Why is thinking about consequences BEFORE acting an important decision-making skill?
What is because it helps me make a safer/more responsible choice?
Someone wants you to make a risky decision immediately. Walk us through the entire Week 4 strategy.
What is Pause, Think about my choices and consequences, and Choose the best option?