Decision Making Definitions DO NOW: On a sheet of paper list at least five decisions you have made today.
PRIORITY- SOMETHING THAT DESERVES FIRST ATTENTION. PEER PRESSURE- INFLUENCE PUT ON YOU BY PEOPLE OF A SIMILAR AGE. CONSEQUENCE- THE RESULT OF AN ACTION. VALUE- SOMETHING OF WORTH. BELIEFS THAT GUIDE.
6 STEPS IN DECISION MAKING Identify the problem- What decision do you have to make? Consider your values- What is important to you? List your options- What actions could you take?
Weigh the consequences-List the pros and cons of each option. *Remember- When you make a bad choice, you do not have control of the consequences! Decide and Act- Decide what you will do. Evaluate your decision- How do you feel? Was it a good decision for you?