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Many people commit to peer pressure because they just want to "fit in" or become popular. When really all they're doing is hurting themselves.

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Is peer pressure and peer influence the same?

Peer pressure is the influence of a peer group that exerts (mostly) negative habits unto an individual. Peer influence is an element of peer pressure. Without the pressure, you wouldn't have the influence.


What are some questions about peer pressure?

How does peer pressure influence decision-making among teenagers? What strategies can be used to resist negative peer pressure? How does social media impact peer pressure among young people?


What are thhe different types of peer pressure and what are examples of them?

There are three main types of peer pressure: overt, covert, and positive. Overt peer pressure involves direct influence, such as teasing or pressure to conform. Covert peer pressure is more subtle and may involve manipulation or exclusion. Positive peer pressure encourages positive behaviors or activities that benefit the individual. Examples can include being pressured to try drugs (overt), feeling excluded for not conforming to certain norms (covert), or being encouraged to join a study group to improve grades (positive).


What are the different kinds of peer pressure?

yes there are. there is positive peer pressure, and negative peer pressure. going and doing drugs is negative peer pressure, whereas going to do something fun and exciting is positive peer pressure.


How can you determine if peer pressure is positive or negative?

Positive peer pressure encourages behaviors that are beneficial or healthy, while negative peer pressure promotes actions that are harmful or unwanted. You can determine the type of peer pressure by evaluating its impact on your well-being, values, and goals. Positive peer pressure fosters personal growth and positive outcomes, while negative peer pressure may lead to negative consequences or regret.

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What are the types of pressure?

They're 5 Kinds of Peer Pressure These are it ~ Negative Peer Pressure , Positive Peer Pressure , Heavy Peer Pressure , Indirect Peer Pressure , and Friendly Peer Pressure


Is teasing a peer pressure?

Yes, teasing is a peer pressure it is a negative peer pressure...


What are some of the typical forms of peer pressure?

Drug peer pressure, peer pressure related with alcohol, sexual peer pressure, and even peer pressure to break the law, are some of the most typical ones.


Do you think peer pressure is a case of pregnancy?

It Depends on the type of peer pressure; It it is negative peer pressure then yes but if it is positive peer pressure and your not under age then no.


Why does peer pressure influence consumers?

People want attention, and peer pressure may cause them to buy goods, just for the sake that their friends will approve, or they may get noticed in the bunch.


What are kinds of peer presure?

there is positive peer pressure friendly peer pressure indirect/dempting teasing heavy peer pressure/bullying


Is peer pressure a blessing or a menace?

Peer pressure can be either. When peers are encouraging a peer in a positive direction, it is a blessing. When they pressure a peer in a negative direction it is a menace. Unfortunately, peer pressure is often a menace.


Is peer pressure and peer influence the same?

Peer pressure is the influence of a peer group that exerts (mostly) negative habits unto an individual. Peer influence is an element of peer pressure. Without the pressure, you wouldn't have the influence.


What is the type of peer pressure?

Well, that's hard to say considering when you hear "peer pressure" it comes off as a bad thing. But the worst I'd probably say would be sex peer pressure, drug peer pressure, and criminal peer pressure (as in breaking the law)


Why does your best friend start to hate you just cause her cousin hates you?

Perhaps peer pressure.


Is there peer pressure in the book MONSTER?

Yes, there is peer pressure in the book "Monster" by Walter Dean Myers. The main character, Steve Harmon, faces pressure from his peers to prove his loyalty and credibility, which influences his actions throughout the story.


What is the worst type of peer pressure?

Well, that's hard to say considering when you hear "peer pressure" it comes off as a bad thing. But the worst I'd probably say would be sex peer pressure, drug peer pressure, and criminal peer pressure (as in breaking the law)