Understanding Peer Pressure and Pluralistic Ignorance

What is a common but often ineffective piece of advice given to resist peer pressure?

• Follow the leader

• Always agree

• Ignore your peers

• Just say no

In the 1968 experiment, what unusual behavior did participants exhibit when in groups?

• They immediately left the room

• They opened the windows

• They ignored the smoke

• They called for help

What is pluralistic ignorance?

• A group's unanimous agreement

• A misunderstanding of a group's feelings

• A clear communication within a group

• An individual's strong opinion

How can understanding pluralistic ignorance help in resisting peer pressure?

• By increasing peer pressure

• By reducing the pressure to conform

• By ignoring social norms

• By assuming everyone agrees

What was a finding from the 1998 study on college students and drinking?

• Pluralistic ignorance had no effect on drinking habits

• Students ignored the concept of pluralistic ignorance

• Awareness of pluralistic ignorance led to less drinking

• Students drank more when aware of pluralistic ignorance