Making Decisions
What is a decision?
The act of making up your mind about something.
______ is a strong feeling of displeasure mixed with an urge to fight back.
Anger
Define Anxiety
Feeling nervous, stressed, uneasy or apprehensive.
_________ the act of expressing oneself in such a way that one is readily and clearly understood.
Communication
Who or what can influence your decisions?
Friends, family and social media.
What are some physical changes in the body that results from anger?
Increased heart rate, tightened muscles, clenched jaw and redden cheeks.
What are some signs of anxiety?
Rapid heartbeat, shaky voice, muscle tensions, sweaty hands, butterflies in the stomach, dry mouth and difficulty concentrating.
What are the two types of communication? Provide an example of each.
Verbal and nonverbal communication
Verbal: talking, music or writing.
Nonverbal: facial expressions or hand gestures
(One student shares)
Student response
Provide common situations that can make people angry.
Teasing, jealously, having to wait too long, being talked about, rumors being spread and etc
What are some common ways that people handle their anxiety?
eating, smoking/vaping, sleeping, listening to music, deep breathing, exercising, or meditating.
About 60-65% of our communication with others is what?
Nonverbal communication
What are some reasons why people are influenced by other people? (Provide at least two reasons)
Don't want to be an outcast, to feel a part of the popular crowd, to do things they are cool or fun, don't have the confidence in themselves or not sure what the right answer is to a problem.
Provide 3 examples of how people deal with angry feelings.
Mutter and yell, call names, the silent treatment, keep it to yourself, fight back, hit and kick and throw things and break things.
Share a situation that made you feel nervous or anxious and what were some physical changes in the body that you've experienced? (One student shares)
Student Response
_______ is a failure in communication that results when the receiver understands the meaning of a message differently than it was intended by the sender.
Misunderstanding
What are the 3 steps of the decision-making process? (think of the three C's)
1. Clarify what decision you need to make.
2. Consider the possible alternatives and the consequences of choosing each alternative.
3. Choose the best alternative for you and take the necessary action. Think about whether you were satisfied with your decision.
What are the four techniques for controlling anger?
1. The Warning Light
2. Counting to Ten
3. Self-Statements
4. Reframing
What are the three techniques for coping with anxiety?
1. Deep Breathing
2. Progressive Muscle Relaxation
3. Mental Rehearsal
What are some skills to avoid misunderstandings?
Send the same message on verbal and nonverbal channels, be specific, ask questions and paraphrase.