1. Making
Decisions

2. Decision making skills help you make
the best choices/ finding a solution

3. The decision making process involves a series of steps to make a good choice:
Step 1: State the
situation
Step 2: List the
options

4. Step 3: Weigh the
possible
outcomes
Step 4: Consider
values
(beliefs/
ideals
for how
someone
lives)

5. Step 5: Make a
decision
Step 6: Evaluate the decision

6. Lisa has been offered a part time job
Lisa has been offered a part time job. Her parents believe that school should be most important in a young person’s life. However, Lisa could save her parents’ money if she bought her own clothes.
What are Lisa’s two options?
What would be the positive results of each option?
What could be the negative result of each option?

7. Barry has been invited to a party given by a popular older student
Barry has been invited to a party given by a popular older student. If he goes, Barry might be part of the popular group. However, liquor may be served. Barry’s parents and basketball coach are strongly against alcohol.
What are Barry’s options?
What would be the positive results of each option?
What could be the negative result of each option?