Question

A friend approaches Ivana and Tomomi and asks them if they want to cheat on their geometry test by texting each other the answers. Ivana says yes and tries to get Tomomi to go along, but Tomomi does not want to participate. Tomomi understands the consequences of cheating. She explains to Ivana that it would not be fair and her conscience would not let her, so she says no thank you. Tomomi suggests that she and Ivana form a study group to help them do better on the test.

Which skills does Tomomi use to deal with peer pressure? Check all that apply.

engaging in conflict
assessing the risk
relying on values
refusing assertively
offering alternatives

Answer 1

Assessing the risk — yes (she understands the consequences of cheating).
Relying on values — yes (she cites fairness and her conscience).
Refusing assertively — yes (she says “no thank you”).
Offering alternatives — yes (she suggests forming a study group).
Engaging in conflict — no (she refuses but does not start or escalate a conflict).