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Bullying
Peer Pressure
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100

True or False: If one teen is mean to you are ALL teens mean?

False

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True of False- All negative encounters with peers are considered bullying.
False- there is a difference between normal peer conflict and bullying
100

What are the 2 types of peer pressure?

Positive and Negative

100

True or False: Staying calm and walking away is one way to respond to bullying.

True

200

True or False: If you and your friend disagree on a subject does this mean you are mad at each other?

False

200
Give an example of bullying.
Answers will vary.
200

Someone rolling their eyes at you or making a fist is what form of peer pressure?

Unspoken

200

Is using humor one strategy for dealing with mean peers, peer pressure, or both?

Both

300

When someone is mean or rude to you, how do you remind yourself that their behavior is more about them than it is about you?

Answers may vary


300

Give an example of normal peer conflict.

Answers will vary.

300

Does negative peer pressure only encourage you to engage in bad acts?

No, it can also encourage you to shift your actions and beliefs.

300

Name 1 strategy we discussed for dealing with peer pressure or bullying.

Answers will vary, but may include be assertive, walk away/ignore, identify your allies, engage in positive social activities, etc.

400

True or False: The more you can identify your own personal strengths and weaknesses, the more you can ignore peer pressure.

True

400

What is the definition of a "peer"?

A peer is a person of about the same age (i.e. classmates, friends, kids a grade older of younger than you)

400

Give an example of positive peer pressure.

being more active, joining a team, eating healthy, learning a new game, studying with someone, meeting other friends, etc. 
400
Why do people often give into peer pressure instead of saying no to their friends?
They may feel that if they don't go along with what their friends are doing they will get laughed at or not be their friends anymore.
500

If you and your friend don't talk for two weeks, are you still friends?

Yes, they could be busy or maybe they were on vacation.

500

What is the definition of bullying?

Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves trying to hurt another individual (physically or emotionally) repeatedly.

500

What is the definition of peer pressure?

Peer pressure is the feeling that someone your own age is pushing you towards making a certain choice (good or bad).

500

Give an example of when you should get help from an adult.

Answer will vary. When someone is threatening physical harm.  When you have tried strategies to stop the bullying and it continues.