Understanding Relationships with Peers Assignment
Mike asks Sergio to meet him after school to hang out and shoot hoops. Mike waits for Sergio after school, but he never shows up. Thirty minutes after they were supposed to meet, Sergio texts Mike to say that something came up and he will not be able to make it. Mike is irritated with Sergio and ignores him the next day at school. Which steps should Mike take to resolve the conflict? Check all that apply. Explain to Sergio why he is upset. Do not answer when Sergio calls. Listen to Sergio's side of the story. Offer a solution to the conflict. Demand that Sergio apologize.
Explain to Sergio why he is upset. Listen to Sergio's side of the story. Offer a solution to the conflict.
Sergio and Mike no longer shoot hoops like they used to, and Mike thinks Sergio has changed for the worse. Sergio listens to more rock music and spends more time practicing the drums these days. His way of dressing has changed to resemble that of a new boy in their class. The new boy, Will, recently moved into their neighborhood. Will is a guitarist in a garage band; he writes and sings songs that are dark and include references to drug and alcohol use. The band is interested in having Sergio join them as the drummer. As a result, Sergio begins to ignore Mike and hang out with Will and the band more Mike has been experiencing some conflict with Sergio. Which factors are causing the peer conflict? Check all that apply. Mike is feeling jealous of the time Sergio is spending with Will. Sergio's interests have changed. Sergio is being disloyal to Mike by becoming friends with Will. Sergio and Mike may no longer share the same values. Sergio has changed for the worse.
Mike is feeling jealous of the time Sergio is spending with Will. Sergio's interests have changed. Sergio and Mike may no longer share the same values.
In a survey concerning peer problems and well-being, adolescents with more peer problems engaged less frequently in physical activity, tended to smoke more frequently, achieved lower final school grades, reported higher discontentment with school lessons, and were exposed to more accumulated adversity. In adulthood, those with past experiences of peer problems were more distressed, smoked more, and tended to eat vegetables less frequently but consumed less alcohol. Socially, they were at risk for unemployment, living alone, and having a more limited social network. In summary, peer problems in adolescence involved a multitude of potentially health-damaging, behavioral, and social conditions in both adolescence and middle-age. - "Do Peer Relations in Adolescence Influence Health in Adulthood? Peer Problems in the School Setting and the Metabolic Syndrome in Middle-Age," Per E. Gustafsson , Urban Janlert, Töres Theorell, Hugo Westerlund, and Anne Hammarström According to this survey, which statement best summarizes how peer problems affect well-being? Peer conflict in adolescence can seriously affect well-being throughout a person's life. Peer conflict in adolescence can negatively affected well-being during the teen years. Peer conflict in adolescence can lead to poor nutrition and living alone in adulthood. Peer conflict in adolescence can lead to smoking, lower grades, and less physical activity.
Peer conflict in adolescence can seriously affect well-being throughout a person's life.
Peer conflict is a normal part of life distinctly different from bullying. Bullies are driven to force their will on others. In normal peer conflicts, individuals can be directed to see another point of view. Conflict with a bully is not logical. In normal peer conflict, individuals can give reasons for their disagreement, negotiate, and come to an understanding of the causes and possible solutions to avoid the conflict in the future. Bullies do not negotiate, they blame. In a normal conflict, the combatants often offer sincere apologies and become better friends as a result of the process. If bullies apologize, the apology is often followed by an immediate attack on the victim outside the presence of authority. - "Bullying vs. Normal Peer Conflict," Albert Gonzales Which statements distinguish peer conflict from bullying? Check all that apply. Peer conflict includes logical negotiation, but bullying is not logical. Peer conflict focuses on blaming, while bullying includes apologizing. Peer conflict is a normal part of life, but bullying is distinctly different. Peer conflict may result in closer friendships, but bullying involves further attacks. Peer conflict includes more than one point of view, but bullying forces will on others.
Peer conflict includes logical negotiation, but bullying is not logical. Peer conflict is a normal part of life, but bullying is distinctly different. Peer conflict may result in closer friendships, but bullying involves further attacks. Peer conflict includes more than one point of view, but bullying forces will on others.
Social media conversations today are filled with "haha," "LOL," and other exclamations that are meant to represent laughter. This shorthand has become second nature and is often used when the sender is not even smiling, much less laughing, in real life. On the occasion that our "roflcopter" is actually put to use at a funny moment, we are replacing actual laughter with, in this case, a simple ten-letter acronym. According to Robin Dunbar, an evolutionary psychologist at Oxford, the actual physical act of laughter, and not the abstract idea of something being funny, is what makes laughing feel so good. - "Disadvantages of Social Networking: Surprising Insights from Teens," Marilyn Price-Mitchell Which statement summarizes the writer's opinion concerning social media? People never laugh during social media conversations. Replacing true laughter with exclamations does not bring the same joy. Exclamations such as "LOL" may not represent what the sender is truly feeling. The idea that something is funny brings us joy
Replacing true laughter with exclamations does not bring the same joy.
Sergio had always been studious. He and Mike used to complete their chemistry reports and practice lab exercises together, and they never missed a chance to watch a game of basketball when their favorite team played on television. Since he started hanging out with Will, Sergio has been different. Mike notices that Sergio failed their most recent math test, and Sergio has been skipping the last hour. He hears from a mutual friend that Sergio tried drugs for the first time at one of Will's parties. Sergio seems to be avoiding his other friends, and his family is worried about him. He gets mad when Mike tries to bring up the changes he sees and will not even talk to him anymore. How is Sergio's relationship with Will affecting his well-being? Check all that apply. Sergio may be experiencing negative peer pressure to try drugs. Sergio is avoiding friends and family who care for him. Sergio is blaming Mike for his problems at school. Sergio is figuring himself out by trying new experiences, such as drugs and drumming. Sergio is engaging in risky behavior that could affect his future.
Sergio may be experiencing negative peer pressure to try drugs. Sergio is avoiding friends and family who care for him. Sergio is engaging in risky behavior that could affect his future.
Sergio and Mike are neighbors and classmates. They are about the same age and like hanging out with each other after school. They also love shooting hoops in the evenings. The two are known for playing pranks on each other and always being available in times of need. They feel each other's pain in times of distress and cherish their friendship. Although at times they have been dishonest with and jealous of each other, in the end, they always work out their conflicts with honest communication. Which healthy peer relationship characteristics do Sergio and Mike display? Check all that apply. empathy reciprocity dishonesty good communication respect for each other jealousy
empathy reciprocity good communication respect for each other
Which action describes reciprocity between peers? taking the trash out for your grandmother after she made you lunch letting a stranger go ahead of you in line at the grocery store giving a friend a birthday present after they have given you one expecting a friend to listen even though you never listen to them
giving a friend a birthday present after they have given you one
Social and emotional maturity are intertwined. Therefore, as teens' emotional maturity increases, their relationships with their peers change as they become more vulnerable and emotionally intimate with their peers. This increased vulnerability and intimacy requires greater trust among peers. Thus, during the adolescent years, teen peer groups become increasingly important as teens experience more closeness in these friendships and more gratifying relationships with their peers as a result. Teens now turn to one another, instead of their families, as their first line of support during times of worry or upset. This increased reliance on friendships is yet another way that teens demonstrate their growing independence. - "Teens and Peer Relationships," Angela Oswal Which common effect of peer relationships is discussed in this reading? loss of closeness with friends and family loss of self-esteem increased emotional support during stressful times increased vulnerability and intimacy with family
increased emotional support during stressful times
Which types of pressure are examples of positive peer pressure? Check all that apply. pressure to avoid drugs pressure to avoid family members pressure to ask for help when feeling lost and depressed pressure to be in a group that helps the community pressure to drink only if everyone else does
pressure to ask for help when feeling lost and depressed pressure to be in a group that helps the community pressure to avoid drugs
