Do You Know All About Peer Pressure?
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Why do people give in to peer pressure?
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To be accepted by their friends
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To appear "cool" and aligned with the latest trends
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To be popular
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To come across as better than others
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All of the above
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Find out how much you really know about peer pressure!
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Is peer pressure good or bad?
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Good
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Bad
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Both
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A. BothExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Who are the peers in "peer pressure"?
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Friends and family
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Celebrities on TV, in magazines and in the media
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People we look up to
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People we consider equal in terms of age and ability
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All of the above
Correct Answer
A. All of the aboveExplanation
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."Rate this question:
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Which of the following does not contribute to negative peer pressure?
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Judging others
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Valuing common interests
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Following the crowd
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All of the above
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A. Valuing common interestsExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Which one of the following statements about peer pressure is true?
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Peer pressure only affects youths and young adults up to the age of 25.
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Peer pressure can arise from your own self.
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The effects of peer pressure cannot be prevented.
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Insecurity about our selves does not contribute to peer pressure.
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A. Peer pressure can arise from your own self.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.Rate this question:
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