Lesson 2 Your friends are trying to persuade you to go to a party, but you aren’t sure because you don’t know the person who’s throwing the party. Peer Pressure and Refusal Skills What will you do?

Lesson 2 Lesson Objectives Develop the skills you need for making responsible decisions under pressure Demonstrate the use of refusal skills and the avoidance of unsafe situations In this lesson, you will learn to:

Lesson 2 Peer Pressure Your peers can sometimes influence how you think, feel, and act. Peer pressure can have a positive or negative influence on your actions and behaviors.Peer pressure It is useful to learn to evaluate forms of peer pressure and develop healthful strategies for responding to it. Peer Pressure

Lesson 2 Positive Peer Pressure Peers can influence you in many positive ways. Positive peer pressure may involve not participating in risky behaviors or activities. You can also use positive peer pressure to influence others in healthful ways. You can be a role model by inspiring peers to take part in a positive act or a worthwhile cause. Peer Pressure

Lesson 2 Negative Peer Pressure Peers sometimes pressure others to take part in behaviors or accept beliefs that have negative consequences. Negative peer pressure can involve harassment, which includes name-calling, teasing, or bullying.harassment Negative peer pressure may also lead some teens to engage in behaviors that go against their values. Manipulation is another way of exerting negative peer pressure on others.Manipulation Peer Pressure

Lesson 2 Common Methods of Manipulation Peer Pressure

Lesson 2 How to Resist Peer Pressure Resisting Negative Peer Pressure One way to resist negative peer pressure is to avoid it. Develop friendships with people who share your values and interests. Have friends who stand by you and support your decision.

Lesson 2 Things to Remember When Faced with Peer Pressure It is important to remain firm and stay true to yourself. Make decisions that have the best possible effect on your well-being. Your health and safety come first. Respect yourself, stand by your values, and be assertive in your refusal. Resisting Negative Peer Pressure

Lesson 2 Assertive communication is when you state your position and stand your ground while acknowledging the rights of others.Assertive This is the most effective approach when facing negative peer influences. Assertive Refusal Resisting Negative Peer Pressure

Lesson 2 Refusal Skills Effective refusal skills involve a three-step process.refusal skills 1.State your position. Give an honest reason for your response. Offering a legitimate reason will help strengthen your refusal. 2.Suggest alternatives. Your suggestion is most effective if it takes you away from the dangerous or unpleasant situation. 3.Stand your ground. Use strong body language and maintain eye contact. Resisting Negative Peer Pressure

Lesson 2 Body Language and Assertive Refusal Resisting Negative Peer Pressure

Lesson 2 Passive and Aggressive Responses Passive Responses To some people, a passive response to negative peer pressure seems more natural.passive Teens who respond passively to peer pressure may believe they are making friends by going along. Passive people may be viewed as pushovers who aren’t worthy of respect. Aggressive Responses Resisting Negative Peer Pressure

Lesson 2 Learning and practicing assertive communication is the most effective way to deal with peer pressure. Being assertive shows that you know strategies for solving interpersonal conflict without harming yourself and others. Assertive Communication Resisting Negative Peer Pressure

Lesson 2 1.harassment 2. manipulation 3.peer pressure 4. assertive communication Q. The influence that people your age may have on you is called ______. Choose the appropriate option. Quick Review

Lesson 2 A. 3. Peer pressure The influence that people your age may have on you is called peer pressure. Click Next to attempt another question. Quick Review - Answer

Lesson 2 Quick Review Q. Which of the following is NOT a common method of manipulation? 1.Mocking or teasing another person in mean or hurtful ways 2.Displaying genuine compassion and caring 3.Using “guilt trips” to get desired results 4.Using flattery or praise to influence another person

Lesson 2 A. 2. Displaying genuine compassion and caring Common methods of manipulation do not include displaying compassion and caring. Click Next to attempt another question. Quick Review - Answer

Lesson 2 Quick Review Q. Friends who have respect for your health and well-being will be less likely to pressure you into doing something that goes against your values. Choose the appropriate option. True False

Lesson 2 A. True. Friends who have respect for your health and well-being will be less likely to pressure you into doing something that goes against your values. Click Next to attempt another question. Quick Review - Answer

Lesson 2 Quick Review Q. Suppose a group of friends exhibit inconsiderate and disrespectful behavior, such as teasing another student in your school. In what ways can you show disapproval of this behavior? 1.Not participate in any of the disrespectful behavior, even as a spectator 2.Show compassion to the student who was teased 3.Treat everyone you encounter with respect 4.All of the above

Lesson 2 A. 4. All of the above Ways to show disapproval of inconsiderate and disrespectful behavior such as teasing include not participating as a spectator in any disrespectful behavior; and showing compassion to the student who was teased; treating everyone you encounter with respect. Click Next to attempt another question. Quick Review - Answer

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Lesson 2 Passive and Aggressive Responses Aggressive Responses Passive Responses Some people may feel more comfortable with an aggressive response. aggressive This may involve verbal or physical force. Most people react to aggressive behavior by avoiding the individual or by fighting back. Resisting Negative Peer Pressure

Lesson 2 Peer Pressure Your peers can sometimes influence how you think, feel, and act. Peer pressure can have a positive or negative influence on your actions and behaviors. It is useful to learn to evaluate forms of peer pressure and develop healthful strategies for responding to it. Peer pressure is the influence that people your age may have on you. Peer Pressure

Lesson 2 Peers sometimes pressure others to take part in behaviors or accept beliefs that have negative consequences. Negative peer pressure can involve harassment, which includes name-calling, teasing, or bullying.harassment Negative peer pressure may also lead some teens to engage in behaviors that go against their values. Manipulation is another way of exerting negative peer pressure on others.Manipulation Negative Peer Pressure Harassment is persistently annoying others. Peer Pressure

Lesson 2 Peers sometimes pressure others to take part in behaviors or accept beliefs that have negative consequences. Negative peer pressure can involve harassment, which includes name-calling, teasing, or bullying.harassment Negative peer pressure may also lead some teens to engage in behaviors that go against their values. Manipulation is another way of exerting negative peer pressure on others.Manipulation Negative Peer Pressure Manipulation is an indirect, dishonest way to control or influence others. Peer Pressure

Lesson 2 Assertive communication is when you state your position and stand your ground while acknowledging the rights of others.Assertive This is the most effective approach when facing negative peer influences. Assertive Refusal Being assertive means standing up for your rights in a firm but positive way. Resisting Negative Peer Pressure

Lesson 2 Effective refusal skills involve a three-step process.refusal skills 1.State your position. Give an honest reason for your response. Offering a legitimate reason will help strengthen your refusal. 2.Suggest alternatives. Your suggestion is most effective if it takes you away from the dangerous or unpleasant situation. 3.Stand your ground. Use strong body language and maintain eye contact. Refusal Skills Refusal skills are communication strategies that can help you say no when you are urged to take part in behaviors that are unsafe, unhealthful, or that go against your values. Refusal skills are communication strategies that can help you say no when you are urged to take part in behaviors that are unsafe, unhealthful, or that go against your values. Resisting Negative Peer Pressure

Lesson 2 To some people, a passive response to negative peer pressure seems more natural.passive Teens who respond passively to peer pressure may believe they are making friends by going along. Passive people may be viewed as pushovers who aren’t worthy of respect. Passive Responses Aggressive Responses Passive and Aggressive Responses Passive people have a tendency to give up, give in, or back down without standing up for rights and needs. Passive people have a tendency to give up, give in, or back down without standing up for rights and needs. Resisting Negative Peer Pressure

Lesson 2 Aggressive Responses Some people may feel more comfortable with an aggressive response. aggressive This may involve verbal or physical force. Most people react to aggressive behavior by avoiding the individual or by fighting back. Passive and Aggressive Responses Aggressive people are overly forceful, pushy, hostile, or otherwise attacking in their approach. Aggressive people are overly forceful, pushy, hostile, or otherwise attacking in their approach. Resisting Negative Peer Pressure Passive Responses

Lesson 2 A. Correct! The influence that people your age may have on you is called peer pressure. Click Next to attempt another question. Quick Review - Answer

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Lesson 2 A. Correct! Common methods of manipulation do not include displaying compassion and caring. Click Next to attempt another question. Quick Review - Answer

Lesson 2 You have answered the question incorrectly. Go back to try again, or click Next to view the correct answer. Quick Review - Answer

Lesson 2 A. Correct! Friends who have respect for your health and well-being will be less likely to pressure you into doing something that goes against your values. Click Next to attempt another question. Quick Review - Answer

Lesson 2 You have answered the question incorrectly. Go back to try again, or click Next to view the correct answer. Quick Review - Answer

Lesson 2 A. Correct! Ways to show disapproval of inconsiderate and disrespectful behavior such as teasing include all of the following: not participating as a spectator in any disrespectful behavior; and showing compassion to the student who was teased; treating everyone you encounter with respect. Click Next to attempt another question. Quick Review - Answer

Lesson 2 You have answered the question incorrectly. Go back to try again, or click Next to view the correct answer. Quick Review - Answer