Thirteen-year-old Farah stepped off the school bus and nervously adjusted her new sweater, anticipating comments from her friends, who would probably be hanging around the lockers at the north end of the quad as they did every morning. As she approached the group, Jamal looked up and called out, "Hey, Farah's wearing purple! Like that purple dinosaur!" Farah rolled her eyes-Jamal was always such a clown. "Where'd you get that? Did you pocket it when you were at the mall last night?" mocked Brittany. Brittany had challenged Farah to a shoplifting contest last month, but it made Farah uncomfortable and she didn't want to try it again. Farah tried to ignore Brittany's question as Margie offered her a cigarette. "I like the V-neck," said Margie, "it's a flattering style for you." "Thanks,"
said Farah, accepting the cigarette. "I'll pay you back later." A moment later Gary walked up, having just been dropped off at school by his older sister. He smiled and announced, "Party at my house this weekend. My parents are away. My sister says we can all go swimming if we clean up after ourselves-and her friends." Amid a chorus of groans, the group of half a dozen classmates agreed and began discussing what to bring to the party.Describe the peer influences in Farah's life. Would you consider her group of friends a clique, a crowd, or something else?
What will be an ideal response?
Suggested Answer: This group would be considered a clique because they are a set of close friends who engage in activities together.
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