Problem Solving - Seniors

What does the SODAS method help with?

• Cooking recipes

• Solving problems

• Writing essays

• Exercising

Which emotion should we avoid when dealing with problems?

• Peace

• Hope

• Anger

• Faith

What does it mean to “encircle a problem with praise”?

• Praise yourself for handling it alone

• Praise God even before the problem is solved

• Ignore the problem

• Praise others for their help

In the story of Jericho, God asked the Israelites to:

• Build a new wall

• March around the city

• Climb over the walls

• Fight the people of Jericho directly

Which memory verse reminds us to have faith in God for seemingly impossible situations?

• John 3:16

• Mark 11:22-24

• Proverbs 3:5-6

• Psalm 23:1

Which is NOT a skill for biblical problem-solving?

• Listening and thinking calmly

• Complaining about the problem

• Respecting other opinions

• Working towards compromises

Sarah has been feeling hurt and left out because her friend Mia is spending more time with new friends. What is a good first step for Sarah in handling her feelings?

• Ignore Mia and hope things get better

• Pray and ask God for guidance and peace

• Tell other friends about Mia’s behavior

• End the friendship completely

Reema is considering her options and decides to use the SODAS method to solve her problem. What does "S" in SODAS stand for?

• Situation

• Solution

• Suggestions

• Stress

Alex is working on a group project, but one of his team members, Jordan, isn’t contributing much. Alex wants to address the issue without causing tension. Alex decides to talk to Jordan about his concerns. Which response shows Alex is handling the situation constructively?

• Ignoring Jordan’s lack of effort and doing all the work himself.

• Confronting Jordan in front of the group to force him to contribute.

• Talking to Jordan privately and asking if there’s anything he can do to help Jordan get more involved.

• Reporting Jordan to the teacher without discussing it with him first.

Ava is working her first job at a local café and accidentally spills a drink on a customer. She feels embarrassed and wants to make things right. Ava considers her options and decides to apologize to the customer and offer a replacement. Which problem-solving skill is she demonstrating?

• Taking responsibility and showing respect.

• Avoiding conflict to save face.

• Ignoring the issue and hoping it will go away.

• Blaming another employee for the mistake.