1. Decision Making People can be divided into 3 groups:
Those who make things happen
Those who watch things happen
Those who wonder what happen

2. Decidophobia pitfalls:
Decision-making is a process of using resources to achieve goals that are based on values and standards.
Decidophobia pitfalls:
A. Subconsciously manipulates attitudes & information so that only on of the possible choices has a chance (Stacks the deck)
B. Procrastination
C. Pessimisim

3. Decision Making Process:
1- Define the problem
2- Analyze alternatives in terms of goals, values and resources
3- Consider consequences and responsibilities of each alternative.
4- Make a choice
5- Guide & control implementation of the decision.
6- Evaluate decision as a learning experience for the future.

4. Decision Making Activity….
1- Individually write down your guess for the number of M&M’s in the package.
Stop & wait for teacher instruction
2-With your table partner: come up with a number of M& M’s in the package

5. 3- Working with “4” people, decide how many M&M’s are in the package.
Wait for teacher instruction
4- Share group numbers
Total=

6. Reflection
How was the decision making process used to reach your numbers?
Why is the decision-making process more difficult for a teenager?
What are some problems in decision-making?
What are some good & poor decisions you have made?

7. What are steps in the decision making process?
List and explain decision-making strategies…. 