Decisions Unit — Multiple-Choice Questions

A student is overwhelmed by schoolwork and constant notifications from their phone. Using Covey’s principles, which approach best demonstrates higher-order decision-making?

• Turning off the phone during homework time

• Throwing away the phone completely

• Ignoring the stress and pushing through

• Asking someone else to manage their time

A teen feels their friend group pressures them to skip school to “fit in.” Using the Peer Pressure Shield, what long-term strategy would best reduce vulnerability to this pressure?

• Building friendships with peers who share their goals

• Memorizing excuses to avoid situations

• Avoiding all social gatherings

• Waiting until pressure arises to react

A student constantly joins too many clubs and feels exhausted. According to Covey, what reasoning shows mastery-level application of decision-making?

• Learning to say no politely to maintain balance

• Dropping all extracurriculars

• Ignoring fatigue to meet expectations

• Asking others to decide what to quit

A friend begins gossiping about another student. What response demonstrates a deep understanding of the RBA (Relationship Bank Account)?

• Defending the absent friend or changing the topic

• Joining the gossip to fit in

• Staying silent and ignoring the situation

• Ending the friendship immediately

A teen who feels “no good at school” decides to talk with teachers about different learning styles. Why does this represent high-level decision-making?

• It shows self-advocacy and metacognitive reflection

• It’s a quick fix for poor grades

• It avoids responsibility

• It changes others’ expectations permanently

Imagine a student identifies “scrolling TikTok for hours” as their biggest Personal Time Waster (PTW). What Covey-inspired strategy integrates reflection and self-regulation?

• Tracking time spent on social media and setting daily limits

• Uninstalling all apps permanently

• Complaining to parents about distractions

• Avoiding schoolwork altogether

A classmate claims popularity determines happiness. How could you apply Covey’s “Surviving Friendship Ups & Downs” advice to challenge this belief?

• Explain that being authentic and kind leads to better outcomes

• Agree but try to become popular too

• Stop associating with them

• Ignore their opinion completely

A student’s goal is to get more sleep but keeps staying up late. Which reflective action aligns with Covey’s recommendations?

• Establishing a consistent bedtime and relaxing before sleep

• Sleeping extra on weekends only

• Napping during class

• Drinking caffeine to stay awake

When facing a tough friendship conflict, what would represent a synthesis of “Win-Win” thinking and emotional intelligence?

• Seeking a solution that respects both sides’ needs

• Avoiding the friend permanently

• Blaming the other person

• Pretending the conflict doesn’t exist

You want to balance academic stress and mental health. What combination best reflects a DOK 4 approach to Covey’s principles?

• Tracking sleep, setting limits on commitments, and journaling progress

• Hoping motivation returns naturally

• Taking random breaks without planning

• Quitting school temporarily