Communication/Peer Pressure Check for Understanding

Which of these is an example of positive peer pressure?

• A castmate in the school play urges you to memorize your lines

• A good friend teases you for wearing an unusual outfit

• A baseball teammate tells you you're terrible whenever you make an error

• A classmate allows you to cheat off of her test paper

Is all peer pressure negative?

• Yes
• No

What might someone say if they were trying to pressure you into doing something?

• Everyone else is doing it!
• You'll be more popular if you do it
• You'll be a loser if you don't
• All off the above

Why do some kids give into peer pressure?

• Because they want to be liked, to fit in.
• Because they worry that other kids might make fun of them if they don't go along with the group
• Because they are curious to try something new that others are doing.
• All of the above

What are refusal skills?

•  ways that you can refuse or say no when you are urged to take part in an unsafe behavior
• something you eat
• talking to a friend
• an app on your phone

When you are under pressure you should...

• Stay Calm & Be Confident
• Make Eye-Contact & Repeat "NO"!
• Leave the situation if your friend persists
• All of the above

Communication

• The process of sharing information, thoughts, or feelings.
• A statement that expresses your feelings but does not blame or judge the other person.
• Focusing your full attention on what another person is saying and letting that person know you understand and care.
• A term that describes people who hold back their true feelings and go along with the other person.

Aggressive

• A statement that expresses your feelings but does not blame or judge the other person.
• A term that describes people who hold back their true feelings and go along with the other person.
• The process of sharing information, thoughts, or feelings.
• A term that describes people who express opinions and feelings in a way that may seem threatening or disrespectful to other people.

Assertive

• A term that describes people who hold back their true feelings and go along with the other person.
• The silent messages people communicate through posture, gestures, facial expressions, and body movements.
• A term that describes people who are able to stand up for themselves while expressing their feelings in a way that does not threaten other people.
• A statement that expresses your feelings but does not blame or judge the other person.

Passive 

• The process of sharing information, thoughts, or feelings.
• A statement that expresses your feelings but does not blame or judge the other person.
• Focusing your full attention on what another person is saying and letting that person know you understand and care.
• A term that describes people who hold back their true feelings and go along with the other person.