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Question

Why is it important to learn refusal skills?
(1 point)
Responses

in order to understand how peer pressure works
in order to understand how peer pressure works

so you can feel accepted by others around you
so you can feel accepted by others around you

to avoid situations in which alcohol is present and remain alcohol free
to avoid situations in which alcohol is present and remain alcohol free

you will feel worse about yourself for sticking to your beliefs

Answer 1

The most appropriate response to why it is important to learn refusal skills is:

to avoid situations in which alcohol is present and remain alcohol free.

Learning refusal skills helps individuals confidently say no to peer pressure and make choices that align with their values, particularly in situations where alcohol or other negative influences are present.

Answer 2

Which question is not a helpful one to ask yourself when preparing for peer pressure?
(1 point)
Responses

Are there any friends who can help me stick to my decision?
Are there any friends who can help me stick to my decision?

How can I come across as friendly to everyone?
How can I come across as friendly to everyone?

In what situations will I most likely encounter pressure to drink?
In what situations will I most likely encounter pressure to drink?

Why are my friends pressuring me to drink?
Why are my friends pressuring me to drink?

Answer 3

The question that is not a helpful one to ask yourself when preparing for peer pressure is:

How can I come across as friendly to everyone?

While being friendly is generally a positive trait, this question does not directly address how to effectively handle peer pressure or maintain your decisions regarding alcohol. The other options focus on support, awareness of situations, and understanding the motivations behind peer pressure, which are more relevant to preparing for and managing those situations.

Answer 4

Which statement is true about peer pressure?

(1 point)
Responses

As an adult, you do not have to worry about peer pressure.
As an adult, you do not have to worry about peer pressure.

If your friend keeps asking you to drink alcohol, that means he really cares about you.
If your friend keeps asking you to drink alcohol, that means he really cares about you.

Many people who drink want to be the only one drinking.
Many people who drink want to be the only one drinking.

You never need to apologize for not drinking.
You never need to apologize for not drinking.

Answer 5

The true statement about peer pressure is:

You never need to apologize for not drinking.

This statement emphasizes the importance of standing firm in your decisions and personal values, particularly when faced with peer pressure regarding alcohol consumption.

Answer 6

When is it okay to get a ride home from an adult who has been drinking?
(1 point)
Responses

Your parents gave you permission earlier in the day to accept the ride.
Your parents gave you permission earlier in the day to accept the ride.

You cannot reach anyone else who you know to come pick you up.
You cannot reach anyone else who you know to come pick you up.

You have your learner permit and the driver says she trusts your driving skills.
You have your learner permit and the driver says she trusts your driving skills.

You should never accept a ride from anyone who has been drinking.

Answer 7

The most appropriate response is:

You should never accept a ride from anyone who has been drinking.

This statement emphasizes the importance of safety; getting a ride from someone who has been drinking poses significant risks due to impaired judgment and driving ability.

Answer 8

What behavior might indicate you are willing to go drink with your friends?
(1 point)
Responses

You call your cousin to help you come up with good reasons why you cannot go with your friends.
You call your cousin to help you come up with good reasons why you cannot go with your friends.

You pretend that you got in trouble with your parents and tell them you have to go straight home.
You pretend that you got in trouble with your parents and tell them you have to go straight home.

You tell them you don’t want to drink, but decide to go the party where everyone is drinking anyway.
You tell them you don’t want to drink, but decide to go the party where everyone is drinking anyway.

You tell them that you want to stay in control at all times and don’t want to pass out.

Answer 9

The behavior that might indicate you are willing to go drink with your friends is:

You tell them you don’t want to drink, but decide to go to the party where everyone is drinking anyway.

This response suggests a lack of commitment to your decision to avoid drinking, as going to a party where drinking occurs can lead to increased pressure to participate, even if you've expressed that you don't want to drink.