Do You Know All About Peer Pressure?

1. Why do people give in to peer pressure?

To be accepted by their friends

To appear "cool" and aligned with the latest trends

To be popular

To come across as better than others

All of the above

People often give in to peer pressure for various reasons. One reason is the desire to be accepted by their friends. People want to fit in and be a part of the group, so they may conform to the opinions or behaviors of their peers. Another reason is the desire to appear "cool" and aligned with the latest trends. People may feel the need to conform to what is considered popular or fashionable in order to be seen as cool or hip. Additionally, some individuals may give in to peer pressure to be popular and gain social status. Lastly, people may give in to peer pressure to come across as better than others, wanting to be seen as superior or more successful. All of these motives can contribute to individuals giving in to peer pressure.

Explanation

People often give in to peer pressure for various reasons. One reason is the desire to be accepted by their friends. People want to fit in and be a part of the group, so they may conform to the opinions or behaviors of their peers. Another reason is the desire to appear "cool" and aligned with the latest trends. People may feel the need to conform to what is considered popular or fashionable in order to be seen as cool or hip. Additionally, some individuals may give in to peer pressure to be popular and gain social status. Lastly, people may give in to peer pressure to come across as better than others, wanting to be seen as superior or more successful. All of these motives can contribute to individuals giving in to peer pressure.

2. Is peer pressure good or bad?

Good

Bad

Both

Peer pressure may be a positive influence, and can challenge or motivate us to do our best. Peer pressure may also result in us being pressured into doing things that go against our morals or values, or that aren't necessarily in our best interests.

Explanation

Peer pressure may be a positive influence, and can challenge or motivate us to do our best. Peer pressure may also result in us being pressured into doing things that go against our morals or values, or that aren't necessarily in our best interests.

3. Who are the peers in "peer pressure"?

Friends and family

Celebrities on TV, in magazines and in the media

People we look up to

People we consider equal in terms of age and ability

All of the above

The term "peer pressure" refers to the influence that friends, family, celebrities, and people we admire or consider equal in age and ability can have on our behavior and decision-making. All of these individuals can exert pressure on us to conform to certain norms or engage in certain activities. Therefore, the correct answer is "All of the above."

Explanation

The term "peer pressure" refers to the influence that friends, family, celebrities, and people we admire or consider equal in age and ability can have on our behavior and decision-making. All of these individuals can exert pressure on us to conform to certain norms or engage in certain activities. Therefore, the correct answer is "All of the above."

4. Which of the following does not contribute to negative peer pressure?

Judging others

Valuing common interests

Following the crowd

All of the above

Interacting with people with whom one has common interests can help avoid situations where one feels pressured into doing things one would rather not be seen doing. Associating with those one feels comfortable around is better than associating with the popular people.

Explanation

Interacting with people with whom one has common interests can help avoid situations where one feels pressured into doing things one would rather not be seen doing. Associating with those one feels comfortable around is better than associating with the popular people.

5. Which one of the following statements about peer pressure is true?

Peer pressure only affects youths and young adults up to the age of 25.

Peer pressure can arise from your own self.

The effects of peer pressure cannot be prevented.

Insecurity about our selves does not contribute to peer pressure.

A. Peer pressure can affect anyone, of all ages.
B. At times, the pressure to fit in with others comes from oneself, even if the group has no such expectations of you. It may be because feeling different from everyone else is hard, and this may be especially so when we are trying to adjust and adapt to new environments.
C. Although we may be exposed to peer pressure, whether this translates into our actions is ultimately up to our own decisions.
D. Standing up for our own beliefs, and feeling comfortable about who we are in various environments whatever the situation can help in tackling peer pressure.

Explanation

A. Peer pressure can affect anyone, of all ages.
B. At times, the pressure to fit in with others comes from oneself, even if the group has no such expectations of you. It may be because feeling different from everyone else is hard, and this may be especially so when we are trying to adjust and adapt to new environments.
C. Although we may be exposed to peer pressure, whether this translates into our actions is ultimately up to our own decisions.
D. Standing up for our own beliefs, and feeling comfortable about who we are in various environments whatever the situation can help in tackling peer pressure.