Modeling Everyday Social Skills- Managing Peer Pressure

The video discusses the challenges of stress and peer pressure, especially among students. It presents a scenario where a student faces peer pressure from friends to not report a wrongdoing. The video analyzes the situation, highlighting the importance of making the right choices despite peer pressure. It concludes with a reflection on how peer pressure can influence decisions and encourages viewers to consider what they would do in similar situations.

What is peer pressure?

• When someone ignores your opinions

• When someone helps you with your homework

• When someone tries to make you do something you don't want to do

• When someone encourages you to do your best

In the scenario, what did Christina and Nicole do to pressure the narrator?

• They offered her a reward

• They ignored her

• They helped her with her homework

• They threatened to end their friendship

What was the narrator's initial reaction to the peer pressure from her friends?

• She ignored them

• She laughed it off

• She decided to talk to Ms. Johnson

• She immediately agreed with them

Why is it important to resist peer pressure according to the video?

• To avoid getting into trouble

• To maintain your own values and do the right thing

• To make more friends

• To become popular

What should you consider when facing peer pressure?

• What will make you popular

• What is the right thing to do

• What is the easiest option

• What your friends want