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Pressure, Persuasion, and Coercion
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Pressure, Persuasion, and Coercion
📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which of the following best describes pressure?
Forcing someone to do something against their will
Using influence to encourage someone to make a decision
Threatening someone with consequences
Giving someone information to help them decide
2. Persuasion is different from coercion because it:
Uses threats and force
Respects the person's right to say no
Always gets the desired result
Is always negative
3. Which scenario shows coercion?
"Would you like to come to the cinema with us?"
"If you don't give me your lunch money, I'll tell everyone your secret"
"I think you'd really enjoy this book"
"Please consider joining our sports team"
4. Victim-blaming means:
Helping victims understand what happened
Supporting victims through difficult times
Holding victims responsible for what happened to them
Encouraging victims to speak out
5. Which is an example of victim-blaming?
"That must have been really difficult for you"
"You shouldn't have been walking alone at night"
"I believe you and I'm here to help"
"Let's report this to someone who can help"
6. Healthy persuasion includes: (Select all that apply)
Accepting "no" as an answer
Using threats if the person refuses
Providing honest information
Respecting the person's decision
7. Signs of coercive behaviour include:
Giving someone time to think
Making threats or using intimidation
Accepting rejection gracefully
Offering multiple choices
8. If someone is pressuring you to do something you're uncomfortable with, you should:
Always give in to avoid conflict
Trust your instincts and say no if needed
Never ask for help from others
Blame yourself for the situation
✏️ Part 2: Written Response Questions
9. Explain the difference between persuasion and coercion in your own words. Give one example of each.
10. Describe a situation where someone might experience peer pressure. How could they respond positively?
11. Why is victim-blaming harmful? What should we do instead when someone tells us about a difficult experience?
12. List three warning signs that someone might be trying to coerce or manipulate you.
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