15.3 Vocabulary

Which of the following best describes the concept of friendship?

• A relationship where people occasionally meet and talk.

• A relationship where people share common interests, values, and goals and support each other.

• A relationship where people work together in a professional setting.

• A relationship where people live in the same neighborhood.

What is the primary difference between friends and acquaintances?

• Friends are people you know, while acquaintances are people you support.

• Friends are people you interact with online, while acquaintances are people you meet in person.

• Friends are people you share common interests and values with, while acquaintances are people you know but may not consider friends.

• Friends are people you exclude from your group, while acquaintances are people you include.

How can diversity positively impact a group of friends?

• It can lead to more arguments and disagreements.

• It can introduce a variety of perspectives and ideas.

• It can make the group less cohesive.

• It can cause the group to split into smaller cliques.

Why is it important to be aware of stereotypes?

• They help us make quick decisions about people.

• They provide accurate information about different groups.

• They can lead to unfair treatment and discrimination.

• They simplify complex social interactions.

What is a potential challenge of having online friends?

• They are always available to meet in person.

• They may not share any common interests with you.

• It can be difficult to verify their true identity.

• They are more likely to become acquaintances.

How might a clique negatively affect a school environment?

• It encourages everyone to join and participate.

• It fosters a sense of belonging for all students.

• It can create divisions and exclude others.

• It promotes diversity and inclusion.

Analyze how stereotypes might influence the formation of cliques in a school setting.

• Stereotypes can help students find friends with similar interests.

• Stereotypes can lead to the exclusion of students who don't fit certain molds.

• Stereotypes have no impact on social group formation.

• Stereotypes encourage students to be more inclusive.

Evaluate the role of online friendships in modern social interactions. What are some benefits and drawbacks?

• Online friendships are less meaningful and have no benefits.

• Online friendships allow for global connections but may lack depth.

• Online friendships are more important than in-person friendships.

• Online friendships are only beneficial for gaming.

Plan a strategy to promote diversity within a group of friends.

• Encourage everyone to dress the same.

• Invite people from different backgrounds to join activities.

• Only include people who share the same interests.

• Avoid discussing different cultures and perspectives.

Predict how the dynamics of a friendship might change if one person moves to a different city.

• The friendship will end immediately.

• The friendship will become stronger without any effort.

• The friendship may require more effort to maintain through online communication.

• The friendship will become a professional relationship.