Fundamentals of Human Growth and Development - Alexandria City ...
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Peer Pressure Lesson<br />
Day 2<br />
1. Discuss the following:<br />
Were you satisfied with your amount <strong>of</strong> exposure <strong>and</strong> vulnerability on yesterday’s survey?<br />
What were some <strong>of</strong> the methods <strong>of</strong> manipulation that were used in the pressure situations?<br />
reassurance<br />
appeal to need to conform<br />
appeal to loyalty, friendship, feelings<br />
insults<br />
flattery<br />
bribery<br />
blackmail<br />
threats<br />
dares<br />
What are some resistance strategies that people use to resist peer pressure? (List on board)<br />
say, “no”<br />
leave<br />
avoid the situation<br />
ignore the pressure<br />
use logic, facts<br />
express values<br />
get angry<br />
use humor<br />
use evasive action, excuses, change the subject<br />
exert counter, positive pressure<br />
2. Divide class into groups <strong>of</strong> two or three. Have students think <strong>of</strong> pressure situation then:<br />
Decide whether they will succumb or resist, <strong>and</strong> why<br />
Decide on the resistance method they will or would have used<br />
Students may either present the information to class or act it out.<br />
Adolescence Unit 16