Making Decisions
The act of making your mind up about something.
Decision
______ 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 is what?
Communication
Who or what can influence your decisions?
Friends, family, yourself and social media.
What are some noticeable physical changes in your body that results when you're angry?
Increased heart rate, tighten muscles, clenched jaw and reddened 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 and provide an example for each.
Verbal and nonverbal communication.
Verbal examples: speech, music, talking, writing
Nonverbal: mannerisms, facial expressions, body positions
Provide me an example of an everyday and difficult decision.
Student Responses
What are some common situations that can make people angry?
Teasing, jealousy, being insulted, having to wait too long, someone breaking something of theirs, being talked about, having rumors spread, having your friends or family insulted.
What are some common ways that people do to handle with 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 think are cool or fun, don't have confidence in themselves and not sure what the right answer is to the problem.
Give me at least 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 3 C's)
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?
Provide at least two skills.
Send the same message on verbal and nonverbal channels, be specific, ask questions and paraphrase the message back to the speaker.