Health 3.3

Student Objectives

After studying this lesson, you will be able to

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define pressure

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explain the difference between positive and
negative peer pressure

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identify effective strategies for resisting
negative peer pressure

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use refusal skills to protect your health and
stand up to pressure.

3.3: Resisting Pressure
Notes

Pressure

Pressure is when one has motivation to do an activity
or take on certain qualities. This can be internal or
external pressure.

Peer pressure:

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Social pressure among people of the same age or
status

• Can make people feel like they need to do and
  like the same things to be liked or respected

Peer Pressure

Use Your Skills: Strategies for Handling Peer Pressure

● Focus on yourself

● Build respectful

relationships.

● Use refusal skills.

● Support others.

● Ask for help.

Use Your Skills: Refusal Skills