Question 1(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

Question

(02.03 MC)

Randall has noticed his friend is using incorrect posture during yoga. Later, his friend complains of a stiff neck. Which of the following statements shows how Randall could be a positive influence for his friend?

"I don't know why your neck hurts; I was too focused on my own practice."
"You can't be very good at yoga if you keep hurting yourself in simple ways."
"Let's try that posture again so we can see how you can avoid hurting your neck."
"You might want to consider that maybe you just aren't suited for doing yoga."
Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.03 MC)

Which of the following is the best example of positive peer pressure?

Your friend says "no thanks" to the dinner your dad cooked and prefers to just hang out with friends instead.
Your teammates keep making fun of you for spending so much time studying for Friday's math test.
Your coworkers spend every weekend watching movies at Tim's house and invite you to join them.
Your friends all sign up for a free class at the gym and suggest you sign up for it, too.
Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.03 MC)

Jackson wants to fit into last year's Halloween costume, but he has been building muscle and has gained a few healthy pounds since then. Which of the following statements shows how Jackson's friend could be a negative influence?

"If you stop working out and eating for a few days, you'll probably fit."
"I'm sure there are other costumes that will be good on you, as well."
"We could try altering the fit of this one so it's better for your size now."
"Let's go costume shopping for a new version of this that fits you better."
Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.03 MC)

Your friend won the race that you were both running. Instead of being gracious, your friend made fun of you for losing, and now you don't want to run anymore. What is this an example of?

Positive peer pressure
Negative peer pressure
Positive peer influence
Negative peer influence
Question 5(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.03 MC)

Lara has noticed that all of her friends are very careful about what they eat, and they are all much thinner than she is. She wants to be healthy, but she really wants to fit in with her friends. What is the best step for Lara to take?

Talk to a trusted adult to help her evaluate her eating and exercise in a healthy way.
Ask her friends how they stay so thin, and use the same strategies.
Find new friends who are not as thin so she doesn't feel any pressure.
Try out the newest diet she's seen advertised on TV to help her lose the weight she wants to lose.

Answer 1

Here are the best answers for each question:

Question 1: "Let's try that posture again so we can see how you can avoid hurting your neck."

• This statement shows a positive influence as it encourages improvement and support.

Question 2: "Your friends all sign up for a free class at the gym and suggest you sign up for it, too."

• This is a good example of positive peer pressure as it encourages a healthy activity.

Question 3: "If you stop working out and eating for a few days, you'll probably fit."

• This statement is negative as it promotes unhealthy behavior.

Question 4: Negative peer influence

• The friend's behavior of making fun after winning illustrates negative influence.

Question 5: Talk to a trusted adult to help her evaluate her eating and exercise in a healthy way.

• This is the best step for Lara to ensure that her approach to health is balanced and sound.