Positive Decisions Mental Health Health Mr. Gardner
NASA Review Talking about a problem helps a person solve the problem Group answers are usually more accurate than an individual’s attempt Talking to experts gives the most accurate info that allows better decisions
PROBLEM SOLVING 3 TYPES OF DECISION MAKING Childish- making up one’s mind w/o any concern about the effects on others or future consequences of the decision Adolescent- begins to talk to peers to gather information Adult- talks to experts before making an informed decision
Positive Decisions Strangers We are warned about them so they cause few problems Friends Get us into trouble because we trust them They expose us to different attitudes/cultural beliefs Music, clothes, drugs, sex & excuses
Positive Decisions Peer Same age Peer Pressure Most powerful during the teen years
Every 5 Years is a New Experience Goal settingTeenagerAdult Short Term<1 month<1 year Mid Term1-3 months1-5 year Long term>3 months>5 years