Question

Binge drinking is a dangerous behavior in which a person consumes a massive amount in a short period of time. Charlie is at a party where binge drinking is occurring.

a. Describe how Charlie’s peers can be a healthful influence related to binge drinking.
b. Describe how Charlie’s peers can be an unhelpful influence related to binge drinking

Answer 1

A. It could teach him not to by seeing the behavior these peers have after taking in a lot of alcoholic beverages

B. It could influence him to start drinking causing him to have an addiction or doing a inappropriate move on a female or male without consciousness of whats happening

Answer 2

A. Charlie's friends could potentially be a helpful influence when it comes to binge drinking. They could motivate Charlie to avoid this practice. They could also remind him of the dangers of binge drinking. Finally, they could also suggest going somewhere else where this is not happening.

B. Charlie's friends could also prove to be very unhelpful. They might pressure Charlie into participating. They might also make fun of him or mock him if he decides to abstain. Finally, Charlie's friends could potentially set a bad example that Charlie might follow.