Decision Making

Objectives – 1. Identify the steps in the decision making

process. 2. Explain why it is important to practice

decision making. 3. Explain how any/all decisions impact a

person's quality of life/overall wellness. 4. List and describe factors that may influence

a person's decisions. 5. Analyze given scenarios and evaluate the

impact of the decisions.

Three Styles of Making Decisions

• Automatic

• Default

• Responsible

Three Styles of Making Decisions

• Automatic – The person using this style fails to think of

consequences and just acts on instinct. – This person also rationalizes or attempts to

justify their decision after they have made it rather than admit they were wrong.

Three Styles of Making Decisions

• Default– In this style, a person allows

others to make his/her decisions or avoids making decisions at all.

• This person is easily influenced but what others think.

• This person may lack self confidence and have a need to be liked by others.

• This person may give control of the direction of their life to others.

Three Styles of Making Decisions

• Responsible– Promotes health– Protects safety– Follows laws– Shows respect for yourself and others– Follows the guidelines of parents or other

responsible adults– Demonstrates good character

D.E.C.I.D.E. Model

• Define the problem• Explore alternatives• Consider the consequences• Identify your solution• Decide to act• Evaluate your decision

Let’s practice!