Personal values

Making Responsible Decisions

Open Ended

How does responsible decision-making impact our everyday lives?

Open Ended

What are some potential consequences of not practicing responsible decision making in our daily lives?

​ Needs

Definition: Personal needs refer to the basic requirements and necessities that are essential for an individual's survival, well-being, and overall quality of life. These needs typically include things like food, water, shelter, clothing, healthcare, and safety.

​Wants

Definition: Wants are desires or preferences for things, experiences, or possessions that are not essential for survival but can enhance one's life and happiness. Wants vary greatly among individuals and may include items like a new smartphone, a vacation, or a favorite hobby.

​ Values

Definition: Values are deeply held beliefs, principles, or standards that guide and influence a person's thoughts, actions, and decisions. They represent what an individual considers important, meaningful, and worthy in life. Values can encompass a wide range of aspects, such as honesty, family, friendship, equality, or environmental sustainability.

​ Priorities

Definition: Priorities are the ranking or order in which an individual assigns importance to various needs, wants, and values in their life. Priorities help people make decisions about how to allocate their time, energy, and resources. For example, someone might prioritize their education over social activities or family over career advancement.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following refers to the things that are necessary for our survival and well-being?

• Needs

• Wants

• Values

• Priorities

Multiple Choice

Which of the following refers to the desires and preferences that are not essential for our survival?

• Needs

• Wants

• Values

• Priorities

Multiple Choice

Which of the following refers to the principles and beliefs that guide our behavior and decision-making?

• Needs

• Wants

• Values

• Priorities

Multiple Choice

Which of the following refers to the things that we consider to be most important and give our attention and resources to?

• Needs

• Wants

• Values

• Priorities

Multiple Choice

Honesty

• help each others

• telling the truth

• tells story

• speak gently

Multiple Choice

Respectful

• A feeling of anger

• A feeling of admiration

• mental confusion

• equality

Multiple Choice

Trustworthy

• Reliable
• Dishonest
• Unreliable
• Deceitful

Multiple Choice

Caring

• A selfless act
• A type of animal
• A brand of car
• A type of food

Multiple Choice

Responsibility

• A task or duty that is one's job to perform
• A type of food
• A type of animal
• A type of vehicle

Multiple Choice

Patience

• A virtue
• A fruit
• A vegetable
• A city

Multiple Choice

3. When I obey the school rules, I am

• disrespectful

• conscientious

• rude

• a coward

Multiple Choice

6. Which of the following are positive values?

• Generosity and honesty

• disrespect

• dishonesty and laziness

• intolerance