Question

select the correct answer.
in which of the following situations is someone using peer pressure based on a rejection tactic?
a. joe has had the same friends since childhood. they all started drinking recently. joe thinks he should start drinking too or they wont want him around.
b. marthas friends regularly take ecstasy at parties. when she refused to take any, they told her she was a bore.
c. justinas friends drink regularly. they recently told her to quit hanging around because she insists on staying sober.

Explanation:

To determine the situation with peer pressure via rejection tactic, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Joe fears rejection but it's his own perception, not others rejecting him.
• Option B: Friends call Martha a "bore" (a form of teasing/insult) to pressure her, but it's more of a put - down than direct rejection.
• Option C: Justina's friends directly tell her to stop hanging around (reject her company) because she doesn't drink, which is a clear rejection tactic to pressure her.

Answer:

C. Justina's friends drink regularly. They recently told her to quit hanging around because she insists on staying sober.