Question

identifying how peer relationships affect well-being
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 wills 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 sergios 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.

Explanation:

• Option 1: Sergio trying drugs at Will's party indicates negative peer pressure.
• Option 2: Avoiding friends (like Mike) and family shows withdrawal from those who care.
• Option 5: Trying drugs is a risky behavior with potential long - term consequences.
• Option 3: There is no indication that Sergio is blaming Mike.
• Option 4: Trying drugs is not a healthy way of "figuring oneself out."

Answer:

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.