Peer Pressure

What is the definition of peer pressure?

• letting someone take control over you

• when someone tries to get you to do something you don't want to do

• doing what everyone else is doing

• doing what people say

Peer pressure is always bad.

• True

• false

Peer pressure can influence

• clothing styles

• Hairstyles

• Taste in music

• All of the above

List three things friends might do to try to get kids or teens to do what they want.

List three reasons why people might give in to peer pressure

List four ways friends can be a bad influence on each other.

List four ways friends can be a good influence on each other.

Kids and teens can pressure each other without even speaking.

• True

• False

All of the following are examples of body language that can make someone feel excluded except-

• Hugs

• Pointing and giggling

• Eye- rolling

• Turning away

Personal qualities that can help people resist negative peer pressure include

• Speed and agility

• Self-confidence and assertiveness

• Beautiful face with a pretty smile