The 6 Steps
A student says: “I need to decide whether to quit the team or stay.”
Which step are they currently on?
A. Evaluate
B. Identify the problem
C. Decide and act
D. List values
B. Identify the problem ✅
Which decision seems small BUT could have long-term consequences?
A. Choosing a snack
B. Skipping one homework assignment
C. Posting something risky online
D. Wearing mismatched clothes
C. Posting something risky online ✅
Which situation is MOST clearly peer pressure?
A. Practicing alone
B. A friend repeatedly pushing you to break a rule
C. Studying quietly
D. Talking to a teacher
B. A friend repeatedly pushing you to break a rule ✅
You studied hard. Your friend cheats off you and begs you not to say anything.
What’s the BEST decision?
A. Ignore it
B. Cover for them
C. Refuse and consider telling an adult
D. Help them more
C. Refuse and consider telling an adult ✅
Which consequence is MOST long-term?
A. Missing one practice
B. Losing your phone for a day
C. Getting a DUI
D. Being late once
C. Getting a DUI ✅
The more you take, the more you leave behind. What are they?
Footsteps
Which situation BEST represents the “list values” step?
A. Thinking about what might happen
B. Asking, “What matters most to me?”
C. Choosing the final option
D. Looking back on your choice
B. Asking, “What matters most to me?” ✅
Why can “snap decisions” sometimes be dangerous?
A. They take too long
B. They ignore possible consequences
C. They involve others
D. They require planning
B. They ignore possible consequences ✅
Why is peer pressure especially powerful for teens?
A. Teens don’t care
B. Teens rely heavily on social acceptance
C. Teens avoid friends
D. Teens make perfect decisions
B. Teens rely heavily on social acceptance ✅
You’re invited somewhere you KNOW your parents wouldn’t approve of.
What step should come FIRST?
A. Decide quickly
B. Think about consequences and values
C. Ask friends
D. Just go
B. Think about consequences and values ✅
Why can STIs have long-term effects?
A. They go away quickly
B. They can impact lifelong health
C. They only affect teens
D. They aren’t serious
B. They can impact lifelong health ✅
If you pass the person in 2nd place, what place are you in?
2nd place (not 1st 👀)
A student lists 3 choices but DOESN’T think about outcomes.
Which step did they skip?
A. Identify problem
B. Weigh pros and cons
C. Decide
D. Evaluate
B. Weigh pros and cons ✅
Which is the BEST example of a decision that should NOT be made quickly?
A. Choosing a song
B. Deciding to cheat on a test
C. Picking a seat
D. Choosing a snack
B. Deciding to cheat on a test ✅
A friend says: “If you don’t do it, you’re not one of us.”
What tactic is being used?
A. Encouragement
B. Logic
C. Social exclusion pressure
D. Humor
C. Social exclusion pressure ✅
You feel pressure to post something inappropriate for likes.
What is the MOST important factor to consider?
A. Popularity
B. Immediate reactions
C. Long-term digital footprint
D. Friends’ opinions
C. Long-term digital footprint ✅
An unplanned pregnancy MOST directly impacts:
A. Weekend plans
B. Daily responsibilities and future goals
C. Only friendships
D. Nothing major
B. Daily responsibilities and future goals ✅
x^2-9=0
x=3
Which pair of steps is MOST likely to be confused—but are different?
A. Identify problem & evaluate
B. List options & weigh pros/cons
C. Decide & evaluate
D. List values & identify problem
B. List options & weigh pros/cons ✅
A student says: “It’s not a big deal, it’s just this once.”
What kind of thinking is this?
A. Long-term thinking
B. Risk awareness
C. Minimizing consequences
D. Responsible thinking
C. Minimizing consequences ✅
Which response is ASSERTIVE (not passive or aggressive)?
A. “Fine, whatever.”
B. “You’re stupid.”
C. “Nah, I’m good. I’m not doing that.”
D. Walking away silently
C. “Nah, I’m good. I’m not doing that.” ✅
You’re overwhelmed and consider copying homework.
Which consequence is MOST often overlooked?
A. Getting caught
B. Short-term relief
C. Not learning the material
D. Finishing faster
C. Not learning the material ✅
Why is it dangerous to think “this won’t happen to me”?
A. It shows confidence
B. It ignores real risks and consequences
C. It helps decision-making
D. It reduces stress
B. It ignores real risks and consequences ✅
You travel north, then east, then south, and end up exactly where you started.
Where could you be?
The North Pole
A student says: “I chose this because it felt right.”
What step was likely WEAK or missing?
A. Identify problem
B. Weigh pros and cons
C. Decide
D. Evaluate
B. Weigh pros and cons ✅
Which statement BEST shows strong decision-making?
A. “Everyone else is doing it.”
B. “I’ll deal with it later.”
C. “What could happen if this goes wrong?”
D. “It won’t affect me.”
C. “What could happen if this goes wrong?” ✅
A student laughs and goes along with a bad decision to “keep the peace.”
What’s the biggest risk?
A. Losing friends
B. Immediate punishment
C. Ignoring personal values over time
D. Getting bored
C. Ignoring personal values over time ✅
A friend is making repeated risky choices.
What is the MOST responsible action?
A. Stay silent
B. Join them
C. Encourage better choices or seek help
D. Ignore it
C. Encourage better choices or seek help ✅
Which BEST describes how one decision can impact a timeline?
A. It only affects the present
B. It creates a chain of future consequences
C. It disappears quickly
D. It only affects school
B. It creates a chain of future consequences ✅
A plane crashes exactly on the border between the United States and Canada.
Where do they bury the survivors?
You don’t bury survivors 😏