1. DECISION MAKING

2. Conflict between decisions and values
Internal conflict arises: one will have a harder time making decisions

3. Four types of decisions
A. Creative
Thought about but not well planned
B. Alternative
Choice between 2 alternatives
C. Evaluated
Pros and cons of the choice thought about
D. Impulsive
No thought, done by wants, first reaction

4. Decision-Making Methods
A. Evaluation of options: Choice of options B. Decision by non-decision: Because of a set of circumstances beyond control one must choose that decision C. Habit: Out of habit you make a choice by not really thinking about it D. Letting others decide for you: One will have a hard time later in life

5. Steps to Making a Decision
Step 1: Identify the problem.
Step 2: Brainstorm possible solutions.
Step 3: Explore and evaluate possible solutions
Step 4: Make a decision, plan and act on the decision.
Step 5: Evaluate results of the decision and accept responsibility for results of the decision.
EVALUATE
ACT
EXPLORE
BRAINSTORM
IDENTIFY

6. “The Game of Skunk”
The object of “skunk” is to have the most points after 5 rounds.
A player gets the total of the dice and records it in his/her column, unless a “one” comes up.
If a “one” comes up, play is over for that round and all the player’s points in that column are wiped out.
If “double ones” come up, all points accumulated in prior columns are wiped out as well.
If a “one” doesn’t occur, the player may choose either to try for more points on the next roll or to stop and keep what he/she has accumulated.