Decision Making

Step 5 in the decision making model

Evaluate the decision-You might not be able to do this right away-would you make this decision again

Peer Pressure

the influence that people your age or in your peer group may have on you

Mid 20's

When your prefrontal cortex is fully developed

Prefrontal Cortex

part of frontal lobe responsible for thinking, planning, reasoning and language-develops by mid 20's

Role models

people we admire or look up to and whose behavior we imitate

Consequences

Effects that follow a response usually negative if choice is negative

Adversity

Difficulties or tough times

Insanity

Doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results

Step 2 of the decision making model

Gather information by asking questions/highlighting

Accountability

Holding one responsible for your decisions

Mistakes

Learning experiences. Times of potential growth from experiences.

Step 3 in the decision making model

List options & weigh options-4 to 6- Eliminate what doesn't work for you

Step 4 in the decision making model

Make a decision

Responsible

Owning up to mistakes. Holding one liable. Being reliable and following morals and values.

Negative peer pressure

Pressure put upon by peers to do things that might hurt you

Positive peer pressure

Pressure put upon you by peers to help or benefit you

Self Correcting Tools

Realizing you need to "fix" or "change" the behavior yourself and doing it without being told. (Ex. the look)

Step 1 of decision making model

State the Problem

Reward

The benefit or return gained from an investment. or choice

Impulsive

acting without thought. spontaneous decisions

Conformity

compliance with standards, rules, or laws: fitting in to your environment

Detrimental

harmful; damaging