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Decision making-7th
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Good Decision | a decision in which you have carefully considered the outcome of each choice |
| Consequence | the result of a decision |
| Positive consequence | a result that can help you or others |
| Negative consequence | a result that does harm to you or others |
| 6 steps to making good decisions | 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 believe to be of great importance |
| Options | different choices you can make |
| Brainstorming | thinking of all the possible ways to carry out a decision |
| Peer pressure | a feeling that you should do something because your friends want you to |
| Negative peer pressure | pressure to do something harmful to you or others |
| Positive peer pressure | pressure to do something that will benefit you or someone else |
| Self-esteem | the way you value, respect and feel confident about yourself |
| Interests | something you enjoy and want to learn more about |
| Short term goals | tasks that you can accomplish in hours, days, or weeks |
| Long term goals | goals that can take months or even years to reach |
| Goal | something you want and are willing to work for |
| Success | the achievement of your goals |
| Persistence | the commitment to keep working toward your goal even when things happen that make you want to quit |
| Coping | dealing with problems in an effective way |
| Communication | ability to exchange information and the ability to express your thoughts and feelings clearly |
| Listening skills | paying attention to the person who is speaking, making eye contact, asking questions when you don't understand |
| Refusal skills | strategies to avoid doing something you don't want to do |
| Examples of refusal skills | 1. say no 2. stand your ground 3. avoid risky situations 4. stay focused on the problem 5. walk away |