Peer pressure is the feeling that someone your own age group is influencing your choices. Peers are those of similar age who can exert influence on each other, especially teenagers exploring their identities. Peer pressure can lead to substance abuse as teenagers try to fit in and avoid feeling isolated through conformity. Bullying involves an imbalance of power and repeated negative actions against an individual.

2.  Peer pressure is the feeling that someone
your own age is pushing you toward making
a certain choice – good or bad
 Pressure is the feeling that you are being
pushed toward making a certain choice –
good or bad
 A peer is someone in your own age group
 All of the above

3.  Peers are those who are similar and
of the same age group.
 Simply known as the effect a group of
friends can exert on one another.
 A spontaneous force on an individual,
especially on teenagers in their
adolescence.

4.  Want to fit in the group.
 Avoid feeling isolated and
insignificant.
 Normally trying to find their own
identities.

6.  Definition: Excessive use of a drug
that was not medically intended.
 Causes: Emotional distress, anxiety,
depression, environmental stress and
peer pressure.
 Consequence: Drug addiction or
dependence.

7. 1. Saying no thanks
2. Giving a reason or excuse
3. Broken record
4. Walk away
5. Change the subject
6. Avoid the situation
7. Cold shoulder
8. Strength in numbers

8.  An imbalance of strength- physical or
psychological
 Repeated negative actions against
the individual

9. 1. Being called names
2. Being picked on by other kids
3. Being hit and pushed around
4. Being made fun of

10.  Report to parents, teachers, social
workers or mature reliable friend

12.  Act in a generally appropriate way
 Do the right thing
 Do more food than harm
 Does not cause you to act without
considerations