Standardized Test Prep Preview Using Vocabulary Understanding Concepts Critical Thinking Use the arrow keys or click the mouse to advance the current slide. Use the Next button to advance to the next slide

Using Vocabulary 1. When making a decision, ______ are the possible choices you can make.

Using Vocabulary 1. When making a decision, options are the possible choices you can make.

Using Vocabulary 2. Planning to save $100 to buy something you want is called a(n) _________.

Using Vocabulary 2. Planning to save $100 to buy something you want is called a(n) goal.

Using Vocabulary 3. Actions that mean “no” are called _________.

Using Vocabulary 3. Actions that mean “no” are called refusal skills.

Understanding Concepts 4. What are four skills of being a good listener?

Understanding Concepts 4. What are four skills of being a good listener? Pay attention to the person speaking Make eye contact Nod when you understand Ask open-ended questions

Understanding Concepts 5. What are the six steps to making good decisions?

Understanding Concepts 5. What are the six steps to making good decisions? Identify the problem Consider your values List the options Weigh the consequences Decide and act Evaluate your choice

Understanding Concepts 6. How do your decisions change based on new information?

Understanding Concepts 6. How do your decisions change based on new information? Sometimes, you have to make new decisions or rethink decisions you made in the past based on new information.

Critical Thinking 7. You are trying to tell a friend about a problem that you have. He doesn’t seem to be listening to you. What nonverbal communication clues might tell you that he isn’t listening? What could you tell your friend about good listening skills?

Critical Thinking 7. Answer: Your friend may not be listening if he is looking away and not facing you. You could tell him that good listening skills are important to avoid misunderstandings.

Critical Thinking 8. You see a commercial on television that shows athletes wearing a certain kind of shoe. Do you think that you need those shoes to be an athlete? Why do you think that advertisers use sports heroes to sell their products? Explain your answer.

Critical Thinking 8. Answer: No, you do not need that shoe to be an athlete. Advertisers use athletes to make us believe that we might perform like sports stars if we buy their products.