A | B |
acquaintance | someone who you see fairly often, but don't have a relationship with |
peers | people in your age group |
expectations | someone's idea of the way things should be or the way you should behave |
peer pressure | the feeling that you should go along with the behavior of your peers |
addiction | you "need" for a drug or other substance |
abstinence | refusing to participate in behaviors that might be unsafe |
assertive | standing up for yourself in firm but positive ways |
bully | someone who physicaly or verbally abuses someone, causing injury or discomfort |
friend | someone you like who also likes you; you share similar interests and goals |
refusal skills | a way of dealing with negative peer pressure that helps you stay true to your values |