1. Positive Decisions Mental Health Health Mr. Gardner

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Positive Decisions Peer Same age Peer Pressure Most powerful during the teen years

6. 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