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 |