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ACTIVITY 10: It’s Decision Time!

ACTIVITY 10: It’s Decision Time!

Situation 2

You and some friends are walking to a friend's home after school. You are in a hurry because you want to get to the house to play your favorite video game. You come upon a wallet with $100 inside. There's also a driver's license. None of you recognize the person the license belongs to. What do you do? Make a choice and see where it takes you.

ACTIVITY 10: It’s Decision Time!

ACTIVITY 10: It’s Decision Time!

Your friend says, "Right, I get it. That's cool," and you feel relieved and proud of yourself for making a good decision.

Feel good about the consequences? That's great! Now, think about it: Did you make the right decision?

Type your thoughts below.

ACTIVITY 10: It’s Decision Time!

ACTIVITY 10: It’s Decision Time!

Put your decision-making skills to work and think about what you would do in the situations on this page and the following pages.

Situation 1

Your best friend invites you and some other classmates over for the afternoon, and during the course of your time together tells you that he or she has taken up vaping. Your friend takes out their vape and offers you a puff. What do you do? Make a choice and see where it takes you.

ACTIVITY 10: It’s Decision Time!

ACTIVITY 10: It’s Decision Time!

Review the decision-making steps below. Then, answer the questions.

  1. Situation: Why do you need to make a decision?
  2. Goals: What do you want to happen?
  3. Choices: What are your options or the alternatives?
  4. Consequences: What could happen?
  5. Decision: What will you do?
  6. Think about it: Did you make the right decision?

Do you think you go through all of the decision-making steps involved? If "Yes," how so?

Do you focus on one step more than others? Explain.

What factors influence your decisions? (your goals, values, friends, family, etc.)

How do you make decisions when you feel stressed?

ACTIVITY 10: It’s Decision Time!

ACTIVITY 10: It’s Decision Time!

Think of three serious decisions you made recently. Write them on the lines. Then answer the questions on the next screen.

Decision 1:

Decision 2:

Decision 3:

ACTIVITY 10: It’s Decision Time!

ACTIVITY 10: It’s Decision Time!

Sometimes the process is easier than other times. And, there are also times when you might jump around—you might not go through the process in order, or you might rethink steps before making a decision. You might also skip some of the steps for less serious decisions, like figuring out what shoes to wear.

ACTIVITY 10: It’s Decision Time!

ACTIVITY 10: It’s Decision Time!