1. Decision Making Objectives – 1.Identify the steps in the decision making process. 2.Explain why it is important to practice decision making. 3.Explain how any/all decisions impact a person's quality of life/overall wellness. 4.List and describe factors that may influence a person's decisions. 5.Analyze given scenarios and evaluate the impact of the decisions.

2. Three Styles of Making Decisions Automatic Default Responsible

3. Three Styles of Making Decisions Automatic –The person using this style fails to think of consequences and just acts on instinct. –This person also rationalizes or attempts to justify their decision after they have made it rather than admit they were wrong.

4. Three Styles of Making Decisions Default –In this style, a person allows others to make his/her decisions or avoids making decisions at all. This person is easily influenced but what others think. This person may lack self confidence and have a need to be liked by others. This person may give control of the direction of their life to others.

5. Three Styles of Making Decisions Responsible –Promotes health –Protects safety –Follows laws –Shows respect for yourself and others –Follows the guidelines of parents or other responsible adults –Demonstrates good character

6. D.E.C.I.D.E. Model Define the problem Explore alternatives Consider the consequences Identify your solution Decide to act Evaluate your decision Let’s practice!