Question

which statement describes peer pressure?
a teen lets her friends give her used makeup even though she is worried about passing germs.
a teen decides not to drink alcohol at a party even though she sees other people drinking.
a teen lets his friends know how much their support means to him even though he does not have to.
a teen decides to go to a party and makes some new friends there even though he did not think he would.

Explanation:

Peer pressure refers to the influence that peers (friends, classmates, etc.) have on an individual to conform to their behaviors, attitudes, or values. In the first option, the teen is giving in to her friends' actions (accepting used makeup) despite her own concerns (about germs), which shows the influence of peer pressure. The second option shows resistance to peer - influenced behavior (drinking at a party). The third option is about expressing gratitude, not peer pressure. The fourth option is about making new friends at a party, not being pressured by peers.

Answer:

A. A teen lets her friends give her used makeup even though she is worried about passing germs.