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Decision Making-6th
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Good Decision | a decision in which you have carefully considered the outcome of each choice |
| Consequence | result of an action you take |
| Short term consequence | something that happens right away and doesn't last long |
| Long term consequence | something that happens over time |
| 6 steps to decision making | 1. Identify the problem 2. Consider your values 3. List the options 4. Weigh the consequences 5. Decide and act 6. Evaluate your choice |
| Values | beliefs that you consider to be of great importance |
| Option | one of several choices you can make |
| Brainstorming | thinking of all the possible ways to carry out your decision |
| Peer Pressure | the feeling that you should do something because your friends want you to |
| Positive peer pressure | can help you make the right decisions |
| Negative peer pressure | can keep you from doing the right thing |
| Refusal skills | strategies you can use to avoid doing something you don't want to do |
| Examples of refusal skills | 1. saying no 2. standing your ground 3. Avoiding dangerous situations 4. stay focused on the issue 5. walk away |
| Assertiveness | the self-confidence to defend your thoughts, feelings or beliefs in a way that is honest, respectful and not harmful to anyone |
| Goal | Something you work toward and hope to achieve |
| Short term goal | a goal that doesn't take long to reach |
| Long term goal | a goal that can sometimes take years |
| Self-esteem | the way you value, respect and feel confident about yourself |
| Success | the achievement of a goal |
| Resource | something you use to help you reach a goal |
| Progress | a step toward your goal |
| Reward | a prize you give yourself for accomplishing a task |