Question

identifying factors that affect decision - making
christina is out with friends at a restaurant when one of them says they are going to sneak out of the restaurant without paying the bill. they tell christina she just needs to be cool and keep an eye out for the manager so they can run out at the right time. everyone else is laughing like this will be a good joke. christina is afraid of getting in trouble and afraid to say no.
which factors are getting in the way of christina using her refusal skills? check all that apply.

• peer pressure
• personal distress
• reluctance to collaborate
• quick time frame
• sense of humor

Explanation:

• Peer pressure: Christina's friends are encouraging her to join in sneaking out, and she feels pressured to conform to their behavior.
• Personal distress: Christina is afraid of getting in trouble and afraid to say no, which shows she is experiencing personal distress that hinders her from using refusal skills.
• Reluctance to collaborate: There's no indication Christina is reluctant to collaborate; rather, she's pressured to go along with the group's plan.
• Quick time frame: The scenario doesn't emphasize a quick time frame as a barrier to refusal.
• Sense of humor: The friends' laughter is part of peer pressure, but sense of humor itself isn't a factor hindering refusal skills.

Answer:

• peer pressure
• personal distress