Definitions
Consequence
The results of an action, pros and cons of an action
You cannot make good decisions when you...
Use_______ that affect your brain so you cannot _____ clearly.
Drugs/alcohol
think
Pros- the good outcomes
Cons- The negative outcomes
Scenario. What type of peer pressure is this.
You're the best driver, you'd never let us get caught, you're so fast!
Flattery
Stinkin' Thinkin'
Rationalizing
Minimizing
Victim-Blaming
Denying
Decision Making
the process of thinking about possible actions and their consequences and choosing the best course of action
You cannot make good decisions when you...
Give into _____ and do something you don't want to do in order to fit in or be accepted.
Peer Pressure
Things that interfere with good decision making. Name four
Acting on impulse
Not thinking it through
Peer Pressure
Drugs/Alcohol
Not enough info
What are regrets?
feeling sad, repenting or disappointed about something you did
Types of victim impact
Financial
Emotional
Psychological
Physical
Feelings
Emotions based on a persons thoughts
You cannot make good decisions when you...
Feel upset or emotional and do not take the time to _____ and ______.
Calm down
Think things through
Objective vs Subjective
Facts vs opinions
Thinking objectively lets you make better decisions based on what is actually happening versus what you feel is happening
Positive Peer Pressure
Negative Peer Pressure
Name two examples of both
Answers vary
Owning one's actions (2 parts)
Taking rsponsibility
Making effort to repair (make amends)
Peer Pressure
Social pressure on someone to change his or her attitudes or behaviors in order to be accepted as part of a group
Use _______ to justify in your mind it is okay to do something you know is wrong or hurtful __________ you actually do it.
Stinkin' Thinkin'
Before
Three Step Process
1) Identify the problem
2) Think about options
3) Choose the best course of action
Scenario. What type of peer pressure is this?
Come on, I did that one thing for you, you basically owe me. You wouldn't do that to me, would you?
Guilt trip
Greg has a test tomorrow and needs to study. He promised his mom he would graduate and get a good job so he can help her out with taking care of his terminally ill sister. But his friends want to hang out and will roast him if he doesn't. Last time, he studied and still failed, so what's the point?
1) Problem- Greg needs to pass a test but his friends want him to go out.
2) Options- Greg goes home and studies, Greg goes out with his friends, Greg studies for a bit then goes out for a little bit
3) Action- Either 1 or 3
Thinking
Ideas or words in a persons mind
You cannot make good decisions when you...
Are faced with a new experience or situation, especially when you do not have accurate______ to help you.
Information/facts
Three ways being under the influence of drugs or alcohol affect decision making
Not thinking clearly
Impact on health
Alters perception
Cannot control bodily functions
Types of Peer Pressure. Name four
Manipulation
Persuasion
Persistence
Flattery
Fear
Guilt Trip
Gift giving
Three people involved in restorative justice
Offender, Victims, Community