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decisions

consequences

risk

Choices that you make

Results

The chance of harm or loss

cumulative risk

values

The addition of one risk factor to another, increasing the chance of harm or loss

Beliefs you feel strongly about that help theway you live

In this lesson, you will learn to

identify how to make responsible decisions.

explain why values are important when making decisions.

practice the decision-making process.

Sequencing

Create a concept map

showing the order of the

steps in decision-making.

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Your Decisions Count

Some decisions are small and some decisions are tough.

decisions Choices that you make

Your Decisions Count

Decisions can have serious consequences.

consequences Results

Risk Factors

Any decision that involves a risk to your health is an important one.

risk The chance of harm or loss

DecisionShort-term

consequencesLong-term

consequences

Ask Yourself

The Decision-Making Process

Step 1: State the Situation

What arethe facts?

Who elseis involved?

The Decision-Making Process

Step 2: List the options

Think of all your options and ask other people for suggestions.

The Decision-Making Process

Step 3: Weigh the Possible Outcomes

HealthfulH

E

L

P

Ethical

Legal

Parental Approval

The Decision-Making Process

Riding in a car without a safety belt and exceeding the speed limit is an example of cumulative risk.

cumulative risk The addition of one risk factor to another, increasing the chance of harm or loss

The Decision-Making Process

Step 4: Consider Values

Your values should guide any important decision you make.

values Beliefs you feel strongly about that help the way you live

The Decision-Making Process

Step 5: Make a Decision and Act on It

If you’ve weighed the options, mapped out the risks and consequences, and are comfortable with your decision, you are ready for action.

The Decision-Making Process

Step 6: Make a Decision and Act on It

Ask yourself:

Were the results positive or negative?

Were there any unexpected outcomes?

Was there anything I could have done differently?

What have I learned from the experience?

What I Learned

Vocabulary Use the term decision and consequencesin a sentence.

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What I Learned

Explain What are two questions you might ask yourself when stating the situation in the decision-makingprocess?

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What I Learned

Recall Why are values important when making adecision?

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Thinking Critically

Analyze Choose one of the six steps in the decision-making process, and describe its importanceto the process.

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Thinking Critically

Apply Lena is supposed to spend the weekend witha younger cousin from out of town. A friend calls offeringan extra ticket to a concert for that Saturday night.How should Lena decide what to do?

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