Peer Pressure
What is peer pressure?
The direct or indirect influence exerted by a peer group, encouraging individuals to change their values or behaviors to fit in.
What is one example of a coping strategy you think is helpful for you?
Answers my vary: Taking deep breaths, Going for a walk, going to the counseling suite or support room, asking a teacher for help, using a fidget.
What is an interview?
A conversation where one person (interviewer=asks questions, and another interviewee provides answers to share information)
I have to complete my assignment for Social Studies because I know it is an assessment grade and my grade will drop if I don't. I really don't want to do it because I am confused and to scared to ask for help. What are some problem techniques I can utilize to help me?
Break down each part of the assignment, try for ten minutes what you think you might know a bit about and just try your best, look at the examples online and use resources.
How can you tell someone is feeling uncomfortable?
Creating Distance, head down, crossing arms tightly,
What is one example of negative peer pressure?
Answers Vary: Friends pressure someone to break school rules, bully someone, encourage to do reckless activities
There are six main types of coping strategies. I have listed three types here. What are the remaining 3 coping strategies?
1: Self Soothing
2: Distraction
3: Opposite Action
4: E
5: M
6: C
Emotional Awareness, Mindfulness, Crisis Plan
I am looking to start a babysitting job this summer since I will be turning 14. For what purpose might I want to have this job
Ex: To take care of kids and get experience with working with a variety of different age groups.
You are working in a group in Science class and you don't agree with one of your group mates for what they are thinking to do for the project. You get frustrated and end up swearing and calling them stupid. The teacher hears it and stops the class. What are some problem solving techniques you will recommend for this student?
Pause before reacting, (take a deep breath, count to ten), Use I feel statements (I'm feeling frustrated because I don't understand that idea)
Someone seemed “fine” over text, but in person they’re quiet and avoiding eye contact.
What might be going on? Why is body language important face-to-face?
Over text is is much easier to say you are fine even if you are not. Talking in person can be a lot more intimidating then over text.
What is one example of positive peer pressure?
Answers will Vary Friends encourage one another to try out for a sports team, motivating someone to study
Scenario: I have started to get stressed regarding one of my classes because I have started a new unit and have no idea what is going on. I have asked my parents if I can not go to that class and ask another teacher for help.
What are some ways you can get help without having to miss the class and ask another teacher for help? How does not understanding the material affect your mood or confidence?
Your confidence going into it can be a big factor but by ensuring you are not alone and having familiar peers and teachers to help you is important and also utilizing coping strategies within the classroom (deep breaths, fidget)
What is the first step of the interview process
Formal Greeting
You are at lunch and recently some of your friends have been talking about moving to another table because one of the students is being annoying. What are some problem solving techniques you would recommend?
Pause and think about the impact (how would it effect you, them, and your peers, utilize your group of friends and figure out a way that works for everyone (compromising) (ex: Can we figure out a way that works for everyone?)
True or False: One body language sign alone means someone is uncomfortable.
False: One sign alone doesn’t always mean someone is uncomfortable. Look for multiple clues together.
What are things we can do to help deal with negative peer pressure?
Answers my vary: Keep your personal values in mind, stay focused on making decisions that are based on your beliefs and what you feel is right
Think of the character you would like to be-friend. What are ways in which you can be more like that character and what you can better recommend for that character when they are going through a difficult time (ex: certain type of coping strategies)
Answers will vary: If your character is more prone to anger you might suggest they seek out assistance from an adult, If your character is nervous you might recommend some self soothing exercises.
Give me two types of questions an interviewer might ask an interviewee.
ex: Tell me about yourself, What are your strengths, why do you want to work here, what interests you about this role?
Focus on your own work (avoid getting distracted), Protect your work (cover your paper slightly if needed)
I notice the new girl at school starting to sweat a lot in class and bite her finger nails more frequently. If you notice these signs, what’s a kind thing you could do
Give her space, ask her if she is okay, invite them over to talk if they feel comfortable.
Scenario: Johnny is in Gym A/B getting ready to play dodgeball with his peers. He starts to notice that one of the students is getting picked on and asks his group of friends to help him where to recommend for him to go for help.
Is this an example of positive or negative peer pressure and why?
Why might Johnny ask his friends to help him in this situation?
Positive peer pressure because Johnny has asked his group of friends to help out a student from being picked on
Johnny might ask his friends because he knows in his own beliefs that being picked on is not tolerated and nor does he want to give in to that pressure.
Out of the 6 coping strategies (Self Soothing, Distraction, Opposite Action, Emotional Awareness, Mindfulness, crisis plan) Explain 2 of the strategies in detail.
Answers will vary based on there choices. Reference back to table
Scenario: You are interested in working at the local animal shelter. Practice with your peers in your group regarding the process. Follow the steps below
1: Decide which role each person is playing
1: Greet your partner
2: Interviewer asks questions
3: Interviewee answers questions and asks any follow up questions
4: Closure
You got put into a group chat chain and people start arguing and sending mean messages about your friends in the group chat. What are some problem solving techniques that can be helpful for you?
Don't join in (avoid liking, replying, or adding messages, support your friend privately, if you feel comfortable say "Can we not talk about people like this), leave the group chat
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