Decision Making

Limbic System

• The brain's emotional response

• The brain's thinking area

• The body's nervous system

• The connection between synapses

Goals that one can achieve in a short length of time

• Long Term

• Quick Term

• Short Term

• Step Term

A standard on which judgement or _ may be based.

Which of the following below is NOT necessary to help identify the situation

• Who else is involved?

• What choice do I need to take?

• What are the facts?

• Check one's feelings.

Values are principles that help you decide what is right and wrong, and how to act in various situations.

• True

• False

Teens are more likely to experiment on the spur of the moment, particularly when influenced by others.

• True

• False

The prefrontal cortex matures during

• 12-15 years of age

• 16-18 years of age

• 19-20 years of age

• 21-25 years of age

Which does NOT belong when evaluating one's decisions

• Where there any unexpected outcomes?

• Anything I could of done differently?

• Was my outcomes only positive?

• What did I learn from this experience?

Short term goals impact daily behavior.

• True

• False

There are two important factors that will assist you into making good decisions.

• Which choice fits my values and Which choice will benefit me.

• Which choice fits my values and Which choice is healthful.

• Which choice is healthful and Which choice will allow me act freely.