Transcript Making Decisions

Making
Decisions
Decision
making
skills help
you make
the best
choices/
finding a
solution
The decision making
process involves a
series of steps to
make a good choice:
Step 1: State the
situation
Step 2: List the
options
Step 3: Weigh the
possible
outcomes
Step 4: Consider
values
(beliefs/
ideals
for how
someone
lives)
Step 5: Make a
decision
Step 6: Evaluate
the decision
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.
1.What are Lisa’s two
options?
2.What would be the
positive results of each
option?
3.What could be the
negative result of each
option?
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.
1.What are Barry’s options?
2. What would be the
positive results of each
option?
3.What could be the
negative result of each
option?