Negative Peer Pressure
Someone is trying to get you to try smoking a cigarette. Everyone around you is telling you how cool you will be if you smoke the cigarette. Is this a form of negative peer pressure.
Yes, this is an example of negative peer pressure.
Which of the following does not contribute to negative peer pressure?
A)Judging others
B)Following the crowd
C) Valuing common interests
D) All of the above
What are the possible short-term effects of using drugs/substances
Altered perception/nausea/risk of overdose/paranoia/impaired judgment
Can peer pressure be only something negative, positive, or a mixture of both?
A Mixture of Both is the correct answer!!!!!
Can students who face peer negative pressure in school can affect their studies for the better, rather for the worst. True or False
The correct answer is: False!!!!
What is negative peer pressure?
When someone makes you feel you have to do something to be accepted.
Peer pressure can come from?
A) Family
B) Friends
C) Media
D) All of the above
What are some effective ways to refuse or avoid peer pressure related to drugs & Alcohol?
Assertively saying no/ suggest other activities/ give health reasons (if needed)
Do you think it’s justifiable to constantly peer pressure someone to do something that may be good for them, but tell you they don’t want to go through with it multiple times. True or False?
The correct answer is False!!!!
What kind of behaviours can students develop when peer pressure happens? Choose those that apply:
The correct answer is: Depends on what kind of peer pressure it is to begin with!!!!
What are two effects of negative peer pressure?
Poor academic performance and decrease self confidence (Other answers correct as well)
A) Directing a person to behave a certain way
B)Behaviour-centric, a person directly seeks out change
C)Unspoken peer pressure
D)None of the above
What are some warning signs that someone may be under the influence?
Changes in mood or behaviour/ red eyes/ decline in personal care.
What kinds of characteristics can Positive peer pressure have on us & everyone in the world? Choose the options below that apply:
The correct answer is: All of the above!!!!
Telling someone in your school such as: the principal, teacher, guidance counsellor, dean, etc isn’t acceptable and should be kept in secret. True or False.
The correct answer is: False!!!!
Your group of friends have been bullying another student lately, an encourage you to join in and bully them, is this a form of negative peer pressure?
Yes this is a form of negative peer pressure.
What is one of the most common negative things people get peer pressured into?
A) Bullying
B) Studying together
C) Save Money
D) Making good choices
What are some resources that you can use if you or someone you know is struggling with substance use and peer pressure?
Counseling/ your peer mentors (US!), kids help phone.
Is there 4 types of peer pressure that exist? or do you think more or less types of peer pressure? True or False.
The correct answer is: False!!!!
When you're in a peer pressure situation in school, outside, or in any environment you’re in, what is the best way to try and handle it? Choose all that apply:
The correct answer is: When you’re at a safe distance, tell someone you know!!!!
Trying to fit in and make friends can make it difficult to resist negative peer pressure? True or False
True
How does peer pressure affect decision making?
A) Can influence someone to do something that could be harmless
B) Can influence us to try and fit in with our peers
C) Can cause us to make negative or positive decisions
D) All the above
What can smoking marijuana under age lead to?
Trouble with the law/ Increased risk of psychosis (Mental health issues)
In peer pressure situations either in school, with friends, or living individually, What Is the Best Technique to Prevent Peer Pressure generally speaking & what are ways that help you cope with or prevent peer pressure?
All of your answers are correct!!!!
How do Students Deal With Peer Pressure?
All of your answers are correct!!!!