Decision Making Vocabulary

Choosing who you want to be friends with in middle school is probably an example of

• a big deal

• not a big deal

Deciding whether to have a hamburger or chicken for dinner is probably an example of

• a big deal

• not a big deal

A behavior or a situation that could harm self or others

• decision

• healthful behavior

• risky behavior

• goal

A behavior that promotes one’s health or the health of others

• decision

• healthful behavior

• risky behavior

• goal

Values are

• the things that are important to you

• the decisions that you make

• the goals you set

• the options you have

A consequence is

• something bad

• a reward you can get

• a punishment

• the result of an action

Options are

• the different choices you have

• the things that are important to you

• what happens after your choice

The confidence to defend your thoughts, beliefs, or feelings and speak out in an honest and respectful way that does not harm others

• goal setting

• assertiveness

• evaluating

• brainstorming

Thinking of all the possible ways to make your decision happen or create a new idea

• goal setting

• evaluation

• values

• brainstorming

The feeling that you should do something you wouldn't normally do because people your age want you to

• values

• peer pressure

• decision making

• options