Responsible Decision Making

If you are stuck on making a decision, what is something you can do? Check all that apply.

• Create a pros & cons list.

• Don't decide at all.

• Ask someone you trust.

• Eenie, meenie, miny, mo

What is the difference between decision and consequence?

• You can pick the consequence.

• You have control over the decision, but not the consequence.

• You don't have control over the decision.

• Your consequence is a reflection of your decision.

True or false: It is a good idea to consult other people when you are making a tough decision.

• True

• False

True or False: There is usually more than one way to make a decision.

• True

• False

Good decisions normally have _______ consequences, while bad decisions have _________ consequences.

• easy; difficult

• good; bad

• no; several

You're at the movies watching Transformers and your friend throw popcorn down at the people in front of you. You are starting to feel embarrassed at their actions. What are some options of decisions you can make? Select all that apply.

• Yell at them to stop

• Tap them and whisper for them to stop.

• Move to a seat away from them

• Tell the movie security

Your math teacher hands back a test you took last week. When you see your grade, you can’t believe your eyes. A 55! You have no idea what you were doing the night before the test, but you’re pretty sure it wasn’t studying. You’re starting to get worried that you’re going to fail. Next time you could...

• Study a week before up until the test.

• Study the night before the test.

• Nothing. I am okay with failing.

• Ask your teacher what you got wrong and review it.

Indecision is...

• Understanding your decision.

• Knowing the right decision to make.

• Needing help to make a decision.

• The inability to make a decision.

You & your friend have been studying together for your final exam. When you get the results back, you got a 92 A and your friend got a 73 C. What do you do?

• Rub it in their face

• Motivate them and offer help

• Tell the teacher to make their grade higher because you all studied

• Ask them if they really studied

A good decision is...

• Made quickly

• Always the easiest to make

• Well thought out

• One that makes everyone happy