Exam 5: Peer Groups

Tommy values education and works hard in school but also enjoys hanging out with his friends on the weekend. Which peer crowd is Tommy most likely to belong to?

Esther has been rejected by her peers because she is withdrawn and rejected. Esther is most likely to be at risk for:

Tony belongs to a peer culture called "the toughs." We would expect that Tony is:

Sarah is a popular teenage girl who has just been made captain of the cheerleading squad. She is very socially adept, and notices that Britney, her social rival, is starting to enjoy more attention from their peers than Sarah receives. Jealous, she decides to start a rumor about Britney that she knows will cause many people to stop liking Britney. Sarah's behavior is best described as an example of what?

Jamie is a preadolescent. Her friendship circle is largely comprised of other young girls. Based on this information, what has Jamie's social life been influenced by?

Tammy uses drugs and alcohol and hangs out with other people who use these substances. Stephanie engages in antisocial and delinquent behaviors and hangs out with peers who also engage in delinquency. Cory has many depressive symptoms and has friends who also act depressed. Discuss the process of selection and socialization in regard to Tammy, Stephanie, and Cory.

In early adolescence, _____ friendships are most common, and in late adolescence, _____ friendships are common.

All of the following contributed to the rise of age segregation in contemporary society, except: