Correct Response: B. Understanding and practicing resistance skills equips young people to say "no" when experiencing negative peer pressure. Having pre-planned responses or strategies bolsters the likelihood of successfully resisting pressure without escalation into conflict. Expanding one's circle of friends (A) does not necessarily imply selecting friends with values that encourage positive behaviors. Becoming a vocal advocate of wellness (C) and setting health goals (D) might help an individual resist certain types of peer pressure by allowing the person to rely on the argument that alcohol or drug use would interfere with his or her health; however, these tactics would not be very useful for someone seeking to resist the pressure to engage in other negative behaviors, such as shoplifting.
