The Pressure is On
What does peer pressure mean?
To influence someone to do something
Name one super skill that would help you in an argument.
Ex: perspective taking, good listener, not defensive
Explain this idiom: A fish out of water.
You feel uncomfortable because you are trying something new.
Which emotion is associated with butterflies in your stomach, usually when you're around someone you like?
Nervousness
Tell me about a time you felt Angry.
Ex: I was blamed for something I did not do.
True or False: Peer pressure is both good and bad.
True
Name two different roles in communication.
the listener and the speaker
What does "put your foot in your mouth" mean?
What is the feeling of intense fear or worry called, often accompanied by a racing heart?
Panic
Tell me about a time you felt loved.
Ex: My mom bought me a get well balloon when I had surgery.
Give an example of how you would peer pressure someone in a good way.
Someone is scared to present their project and you encourage them to do it. Or you see a friend being told to fight and you intervene by encouraging your friend to fall back and not fight.
What does "live and learn" mean?
You should learn from your mistakes.
When you feel your face flush red, what emotion are you likely expressing?
Embarrassment
Tell me about how you felt when you were really hungry.
I felt angry and annoyed at everyone
Give an example of what negative peer pressure looks like.
Explain what perspective taking is and why is it important?
Understanding why someone is feeling a certain way and how that impacts their words and actions.
what does: "We'll cross that bridge when we come to it" mean?
Let's not talk about that problem right now
If your stomach feels tight and you have trouble breathing, what might you be feeling?
Anxiety
Tell me about a time when nothing was going your way.
Ex: I was late to work and was getting annoyed because I was stuck behind a slow garbage truck.
Each member of your team needs to identify and describe one time when you have felt peer pressured to do something that you did not want to do.
EXAMPLE: My parents do not like it when I leave my house without permission however, my friends really wanted me to go to this party with them. I was afraid that they wouldn't be my friends anymore or won't invite me anywhere if I said no. So I snuck out behind my parents back.
What does it mean to have "flexible" thinking while experiencing a crisis?
You allow yourself to think about your actions. You allow yourself to be helped.
What does "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" mean?
What you have is worth more than what you might have later
Which emotion is considered the most important for building strong relationships?
Empathy, Compassion
Everyone in your group will role-play the following scenario: 1 person will be the teacher. 2 people will be the students. Student A is disruptive. Student B is not and encourages Student A to lock in.
Scenario: The teacher is presenting their lesson on Math and Student A is mad because the math problem is hard so they disrupt the class while Student B checks in on student A and helps them lock in.
Full points if directions were followed