True or False
Peer pressure only affects teens
False everyone has to deal with peer pressure at one time in their life
Peers are:
A) people about your own age
B) classmates
C) teammates
D) all of the above
D) all of the above
Name two things kids might do to try to get other kids to do what they want.
-Tease
-call names
- threaten
-say they’re not cool
-exclude from group
-ignore
Your family is forcing you to take sports history class instead of intro to theatre. Is this a positive or negative peer pressure? Explain your answer.
Negative, your parents should support you when choosing the electives you want to take.
How many legs does a spider have?
People can influence each other without even speaking
True, The way people dress and what they choose for activities influences others.
In “peer pressure,” the word pressure means:
A) hurt
B) push
C) influence
D) ignore
C) Influence.
Name two reasons why kids might give in to peer pressure.
- To seem cool
- To seem strong
- To get in with a group of friends
- To impress others
Your friends invite you to their math study group, you guys plan to meet every Thursday night. There is a party coming up and they encourage you to come to the study group instead of the party. You decide to cancel on them and go to the party and they get mad at you. Is this a positive or negative peer pressure? Explain your answer.
Positive, they just want the best for you and are trying to help you get a good math score to pass the class.
Name the three primary colors.
Red
Yellow
Blue
Having self confidence can help you resist peer pressure
True, If you feel good about who you are, you are less likely to give in to peer pressure
A friend is someone who:
A) Encourages you to break the rules.
B)They want you to be just like him/her.
C) Respects you for who you are.
D) Makes fun of you when you don't follow him/her.
C) Respects you for who you are.
Name two ways friends can be a bad influence on each other.
- Lie
-Steal
- Bully others
- Being disrespectful
- Not doing their schoolwork
You like to wear the same sweatshirt wherever you go. One day at lunch your friends tell you it is embarrassing to be seen with you and that you should take the sweatshirt off. Is this a positive or negative peer pressure? Explain your answer.
Negative, your friends should not tell you to change the way you are because they feel uncomfortable. These are types of people you should not surround yourself with, have friends who love you for who you are and not embarrassed to be seen with you
Who won the Super bowl in 2016?
Broncos
Having a firm sense of your values, priorities, and goals can help you deal with negative peer pressure.
True
Who are people you can trust if you are dealing with peer pressure:
A) Parents
B) Teachers
C) Friends
D)All of the above
D)All of the above
Name two ways friends can be a good influence on each other.
- They can encourage each other to work hard in school or sports
- Try a positive new activity
- Believe in themselves
- Exercise
- Read a new book
- Be kind and be honest
Megan is the best dressed girl in your school. You say “Megan, your outfit is nice. I wish I could afford to buy the clothes you wear! Megan smiles and says, “You don’t need any money. Come to the mall with me on Saturday, and I'll show you how to do it. Is this a positive or negative peer pressure? Explain your answer.
Negative , people work hard to make the products and they expect everyone to pay for the item if they like it. If you get caught you will never be able to go into that store again and who wants to be known as a thief.
How many phases of the moon are there?
8
Peer pressure can be both negative and positive. Explain the reasoning.
True, when people encourage others positively to do something, it is positive peer pressure. When people encourage us to do something that we know is wrong or we are uncomfortable with, it is negative peer pressure.
A good way to handle peer pressure is to:
(Select all that apply)
A) Use Humor
B) Make Up An Excuse
C) Walk Away
D) Just Say No
E) All of the Above
C) Walk Away
D) Just Say No
Name the three steps involved in making choices or decisions.
- Stop (What does the friend want me to do?)
- Think (Is it Healthy, Kind or Safe? What are the positive or negative consequences? What could happen if I do it?)
- Go (Should I do it? Will you feel proud or regret it?)
Your friends are trying to get you to try out for the school musical, but you’re not sure you have the guts. “Come on, do it! You have a great voice,” they say. “We’ll be there to cheer you on.” Is this positive or negative peer pressure? Explain your answer
Positive, they are trying to get you to do something you enjoy.
How many bones do sharks have in their bodies?
None!!