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A friend pressures you to do something you're uncomfortable with. Which initial reaction best demonstrates assertiveness?
A friend pressures you to do something you're uncomfortable with. Which initial reaction best demonstrates assertiveness?
- Becoming passive-aggressive and making sarcastic remarks.
- Agreeing initially but then sabotaging the plan later.
- Ignoring your feelings and going along to keep the peace.
- Expressing your discomfort clearly and firmly, but respectfully. (correct)
In a scenario where you feel pressured by friends, which of these actions is MOST effective in maintaining your self-respect and friendships?
In a scenario where you feel pressured by friends, which of these actions is MOST effective in maintaining your self-respect and friendships?
- Clearly communicating your boundaries and suggesting alternative activities. (correct)
- Cutting off contact to avoid future uncomfortable situations.
- Giving in occasionally to avoid conflict and maintain popularity.
- Publicly shaming those who pressure you.
If you're feeling conflicted about a friend's suggestion, what's the MOST constructive first step to take?
If you're feeling conflicted about a friend's suggestion, what's the MOST constructive first step to take?
- Ignoring your feelings and hoping the pressure will dissolve.
- Consulting with another friend to get their opinion and follow it.
- Immediately agreeing to avoid disappointing your friend.
- Taking time to evaluate your feelings and considering the potential consequences. (correct)
A friend is trying to convince you to do something you believe is morally wrong. What's the MOST important factor to consider when making your decision?
A friend is trying to convince you to do something you believe is morally wrong. What's the MOST important factor to consider when making your decision?
Imagine you've given in to peer pressure and regret it. What's the BEST course of action?
Imagine you've given in to peer pressure and regret it. What's the BEST course of action?
Which communication style is MOST effective for resisting peer pressure while maintaining positive relationships?
Which communication style is MOST effective for resisting peer pressure while maintaining positive relationships?
When faced with peer pressure, what is the potential long-term benefit of standing your ground?
When faced with peer pressure, what is the potential long-term benefit of standing your ground?
What is the MOST important reason to consider alternative solutions when facing peer pressure?
What is the MOST important reason to consider alternative solutions when facing peer pressure?
How can understanding your personal values BEST help you navigate peer pressure situations?
How can understanding your personal values BEST help you navigate peer pressure situations?
Which of the following scenarios demonstrates the MOST effective response to peer pressure?
Which of the following scenarios demonstrates the MOST effective response to peer pressure?
Flashcards
What is peer pressure?
What is peer pressure?
The feeling of pressure from peers to conform to their behaviors or beliefs.
Imagine a peer pressure scenario.
Imagine a peer pressure scenario.
A situation where a friend suggests an activity you're uncomfortable with.
Common feelings during peer pressure.
Common feelings during peer pressure.
Feelings like stress, embarrassment, confusion, worry, or wanting to belong when facing peer pressure.
Your final reaction to the peer pressure
Your final reaction to the peer pressure
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Reflecting on alternative responses.
Reflecting on alternative responses.
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Study Notes
- This is an entry ticket for social pressure
- Field to enter the student's name
- Consider the statement: "Your friend suggests you do something that you don't really want to do".
- Answer the following questions honestly, and it should take approximately 3-5 minutes
- Write an example of a situation that happened to you, or you can imagine.
- What did you feel at that moment? (Mark all the feelings you felt):
- Options to mark include: pressure, embarrassment, confusion, apprehension, desire to belong and another.
- How did you react in the end? What did you do?
- Would you have wanted to react differently? How?
- Note that there are no right or wrong answers.
- Your answers will be used for a class discussion but you will not have to share them if you do not want to.
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