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