The Process
This is the very first step of the decision making process
What is State the Situation or Define the Problem
These are the beliefs and principles that are most important to you
What are Values?
These people your parents and guardians usually have the biggest influence on your early values
Who is Family
A problem that requires an immediate answer is often called this
What is conflict or Crisis
This is the result of effect of a decision you make
What is a Consequent
During this step you brainstorm a list of all possible choices
What is List the Options
This is something you want to achieve in the next few days or weeks
“What is a short-term goal?”
What is the influence from friends or a group that can make someone change how they think, act, or make choices?
What is peer pressure?
What is the first step in solving a problem where you figure out exactly what is wrong or needs to be fixed?
What is identifying the problem?
This term refers to thinking about the overall situation instead of just small details.
What is the big picture?
In this step you look at the pros and cons of each choice you listed
“What is evaluating the options?”
These are personal beliefs that help shape what someone thinks is right or important in life.
What are core values?
What is the term for things like TV, social media, news, music, and ads that share information with people?
What is media?
What is the step in problem-solving where you think of different possible ways to fix a problem?
What is brainstorming solutions?
This is the ability to understand how different parts of a situation are connected over time.
What is systems thinking?
This step involves choosing a path and actually doing it
“What is taking action?” (or “making a decision and acting on it”)
This is a long-term aim that gives direction to your life and usually takes years to accomplish.
What is a life goal?
What is the term for the shared beliefs, traditions, values, language, and way of life of a group of people?
What is culture?
What is the step where you compare options and pick the most effective way to solve a problem?
What is choosing the best solution?
This type of thinking focuses on future outcomes rather than immediate results.
What is long-term thinking?
The final step where you ask Would I make the same choice again
“What is evaluating the decision?” (or “reviewing the outcome”)
This is the process of deciding what matters most when you have multiple goals competing for your attention.
What is prioritizing goals?
What is the way companies try to influence people to buy products or services using things like commercials, posters, and social media?
What is advertising?
What is the step in problem-solving where you check if your solution worked or needs improvement?
What is evaluating the result?
This happens when you consider how your choices today might affect your future self.
What is future impact?