Modeling Everyday Social Skills- Managing Peer Pressure

The video explores peer pressure among high school students working on a group project. Cassie suggests plagiarizing a paper, but Eddie opposes the idea, emphasizing the risks and ethical issues. Despite initial resistance, Eddie's arguments convince the group to avoid plagiarism, highlighting the importance of integrity and teamwork.

What is peer pressure?

• A situation where someone tries to influence you to do something you may not want to do

• A method of teaching in schools

• A form of encouragement to do better

• A type of academic competition

What does Cassie propose to do with the paper she found online?

• Use it as a reference for her research

• Copy and paste paragraphs into her section

• Share it with her teacher for feedback

• Translate it into another language

Why is Eddie concerned about using the paper Cassie found?

• He is worried about the quality of the paper

• He thinks it will take too much time

• He believes it is unfair and could get them in trouble

• He wants to find a better paper

What is the term used for using someone else's work without giving credit?

• Citation

• Research

• Collaboration

• Plagiarism

How does Eddie convince his group to avoid plagiarism?

• By explaining the risks and consequences of getting caught

• By threatening to leave the group

• By offering to do all the work himself

• By finding another paper to copy