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Section 6.1

Peer Pressure

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Actions and decisions are influenced by both internal and external pressures. Peer pressure can be either positive or negative.

Section 6.1 Peer Pressure

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Content Vocabulary Academic Vocabulary

Internal pressuresexternal pressuresmedia

compellingaggressive

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Influences on Decisions and Actions

• Decisions are influenced by both internal and external pressures.

• Understanding the different pressures and their effects can help you make better choices.

internal pressures

Pressures that come from within you.

external pressures

Pressures that come from outside sources.

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Influences on Decisions and Actions

• Internal pressures come from within you, developed from the values you have learned.

• External pressures come from outside sources: the media, your family, and your peers.

media

Channels of mass communication, such as newspapers, magazines, radio, television, movies, and Web sites.

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Positive Peer Pressure

• Peer pressure can be positive when peers encourage each other.

• Positive peer pressure can help motivate people and give them a sense of belonging.

What parts of your life are affected by the influence of your parents and other family members?

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Negative Peer Pressure

• Negative peer pressure influences you to do something that is not in your best interest, conflicts with your values, or makes you uncomfortable.

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Negative Peer Pressure

• Resisting negative pressure from peers can be difficult.

• Aggressive behavior is negative rather than positive.

• Physical consequences can lead to physical injuries and risks to health.

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Negative Peer Pressure

• Emotional consequences can lead to stress, worry, and feelings of guilt.

• Negative peer pressure can lead to illegal acts.

How could the legal consequences of an action affect future educational or work opportunities?

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Negative Peer Pressure• Social consequences

include losing friends, while educational consequences include causing grades to suffer.

• Your decisions can also affect others.

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• Having strong values and good refusal skills can help you be prepared to manage peer pressure.

Section 6.2 Refusal Skills

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Content Vocabulary Academic Vocabulary

sense of selfrefusal skills

visionquality

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Manage Peer Pressure

• Managing peer pressure allows you to benefit from its positive effects and avoid the negative.

• Knowing what is right for you involves having a strong sense of self.

sense of self

Your idea of who you are.

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Manage Peer Pressure

• A sense of self is your idea of who you are, based on your emotions, personality, and the way you see the world.

• Learn to know yourself well.

How can having a strong sense of self help prepare you to handle peer pressure?

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Manage Peer Pressure

• Have a strong value system and confidence in your judgment.

• Develop high self-esteem and keep your priorities clear.

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Manage Peer Pressure

• Three steps to prepare for peer pressure are:• Identify those that are most likely to pressure

you.• Avoid these people and situations.• Practice how you will respond to these people

and situations.

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Using Refusal Skills

• Refusal skills include changing the subject, not apologizing, rejecting the action, and using humor.

• Peer pressure continues throughout life; learning to deal with negative pressure will protect you.

How can humor be used effectively to change a negative situation into a positive one?

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Avoid Risky Behaviors

• Say “no” to harmful substances like tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs.

• Abstinence is the only sure way to protect yourself from high-risk behaviors, including sexual activity.

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Chapter Summary Section 6.1

• Decisions and actions are influenced by both internal and external pressures.

• Positive peer pressure helps you develop new skills and build confidence.

Peer Pressure

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Chapter Summary Section 6.1

• Negative peer pressure can influence people to do things that go against their values.

• Giving in to negative peer pressure can have serious consequences, both for you and for others.

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Chapter Summary Section 6.2

• To manage peer pressure, you should develop a strong sense of self, prepare for situations, and practice being assertive.

• Learning and developing refusal skills can help you resist negative peer pressure and stand up for your values.

• The most effective way to protect yourself from risky behaviors is by practicing abstinence.

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ReviewReview

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Do you remember the vocabulary terms from this chapter? Use the following slides to check your knowledge of the definitions.

The slides in this section include both English and Spanish terms and definitions.

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internal pressures presiones internasPressures that come from within you.

Presiones que vienen de adentro.

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external pressures presiones externasPressures that come from outside sources.

Presiones que vienen de fuentes externas.

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media medios de communicación

Channels of mass communication, such as newspapers, magazines, radio, television, movies, and Web sites.

Canales de comunicación masiva, como periódicos, revistas, radio, televisión, películas, y los sitos del internet.

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sense of self sentido de uno mismo

Your idea of who you are.

Tu idea de quién eres.

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refusal skills habilidades de rechazoCommunication strategies that help you say no when you are urged to take part in behaviors that are unsafe, unhealthful, or go against your values.

Estrategias de comunicación que te ayudan a decir no cuando te insisten que tomes parte en comportamientos que son inseguros, insalubres, o que van en contra de tus valores.

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compelling irresitibleStrong or demanding attention.

Fuerte o que exige atención.

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aggressive agresivo

Forceful and pushy. Que usa la fuerza y es prepotente.

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waver vacilar

Change opinion. Cambiar de opinión.

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conviction convicciónConfidence and certainty.

Confianza y seguridad.

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