Decision Making

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Decision Making

• You have the power to control your actions

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The Responsible Decision Making Model
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State the situation

• Examine the situation and ask yourself What
  decision need to be made? Consider the facet and
  who else is involved.

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List the options

• Depending on the situation make a list of
  possible actions either in writing or in your
  head.
• If no immediate action is necessary, share your
  list of possible actions. Sharing possible
  actions with a responsible adult is helpful.
  Responsible adults have a wide range of
  experiences that can allow them to see things
  from many different perspectives and may be able
  to add some perspective.

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Carefully evaluate each possible action using
six criteria.

• H (healthful) Will this decision result in an
  action that will promote my health and the health
  of others?E (ethical) Will this decision result
  in an action that shows respect for myself and
  others?L (legal) Will this decision result in an
  action that will respect the laws of my
  community?P (parent approval) Will this decision
  result in an action that follows guidelines set
  by a responsible adult such as my parents or
  guardian?

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Consider values.

• Values are the ideas, beliefs, and attitudes
  about what is important that help guide the way
  you live. A responsible decision will reflect
  your values.

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I Value Worksheet

• Self-worth/Self-confidence
• Harmony/ happiness
• Food/Warmth/Shelter
• Friendship
• Recreation
• Work/Labor
• Relaxation
• Solitude
• Ownership
• Truth
• Wisdom
• Being Liked/Belonging

• Success
• Health
• Creativity
• Security
• Being Self empowered
• Honesty
• Education/ Knowledge
• Interdependence
• Cooperation
• Beauty
• Technology
• Family

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Make a decision and act on it.
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Evaluate the decision.

• After you have made the decision and taken
  action, reflect on what happened. What was the
  outcome?
• How did your decision affect your health and
  health of those around you?
• What did you learn?
• Would you take the same action again? If not, why
  and how would your choice differ?

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Decision-Making Scenario

• Cindy, 18, is hosting the biggest high school
  party of the year. Her parents have gone away for
  the weekend. Her brother bought more than enough
  alcohol, and her friend Renee invited all of
  their friends. Everything is going well at first,
  but eventually Cindy becomes aware of a few
  problems What should Cindy do?- her friends
  invited friends, and there are now close to 100
  people at the house- some of her guests are
  getting sick in inconvenient places- some of her
  guests are getting too friendly in inconvenient
  places- the neighbors have threatened to call
  the police if the noise continues- her parents
  changed plans, and are now coming home at 700
  a.m. the next day

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Group Discussion

• Step One- using the card you received in the
  beginning of class, FIND YOUR GROUP!
• Step Two-Discuss the scenario follow the
  decision-making model to come to your groups
  decision consensus.
• Step Three- Share with the class

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Protective Factors Positive Decision-making)

• - being reared in a loving, functional family-
  being involved in school activities- having
  positive self-esteem- having clearly defined
  goals and plans to reach them- having close
  friends- regularly practicing one's faith-
  feeling a sense of accomplishment at school-
  having a role model- having a healthful attitude
  about competition and athletics- being committed
  to following community rules- having a plan to
  cope with life's stressors

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Risk Factors (Negative decision-making)

• - dysfunctional family- low self-esteem-
  being unable to resist peer pressure or
  influence- lacking faith experiences-
  genetically predisposed to chemical dependency-
  experiencing family disruptions- experiencing
  depression- experiencing academic and/or
  athletic pressure