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Learn the process of decision-making and how it relates to your health. Explore major and minor decisions, consider risks, and follow the six steps of decision-making.
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Decision Making Wellness and your Total Health 6th Grade Health
Decision Making • Is the process of making a choice or finding a solution. • An important part of good health is being able to face problems and work out solutions to them. • This process can be used to solve many problems
Major Decisions • A teen might ask himself or herself questions similar to these when facing major decisions. • Should I get a part time job? What would I like to do? • Should I participate in a sports program? Which one? • Should I study for the big test tomorrow?
Minor Decisions • What color socks am I going to wear today? • Should I use blue or black ink pen to write with?
A. Consider the Risks • Many actions you take involve risks. • Risk behavior- Is the possibility that an action may cause injury or harm to you or others.
Consider Risks (cont.) • Precautions: Is a planned action taken before an event to increase the chances of a safe outcome • Ex: Learning how to ski can be a high-risk activity. However you can make it less risky by using safe equipment and getting lessons
Decision Making • Before making any major decisions, think about the risks involved and ask yourself these questions: • Are they necessary risks? • If the risks are reasonable, what precautions can I take to increase my chances of a safe outcome?
Six Steps of Decision Making • State the Situation- What is it that you want to accomplish? • List the options- What are some possible things I could do in this situation? • Weigh the possible outcomes- Are their both positive and negative outcomes? Develop a “T” chart and list the positive and negative.
Steps of Decision Making (Cont.) • Make a Decision and Act- Take all the available information and make a decision
Review 6 Steps of Decision Making • State the Situation • List options • Weigh the possible outcomes • Consider your values • Make a decision and act • Evaluate the decision