Positive and Negative
Emotions and Decision making
CONSEQUENCES & ACCOUNTABILITY
Responsible decision making
POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES
100

The positive or negative result of an action or decision

What is a consequence?

100

Feelings that can influence the choices we make

emotions 

100

You accidentally break something in class and tell the teacher right away

What is being responsible?

100

What should you do if you feel angry at a friend?

What is walk away instead of yelling?

100


What could happen if you keep interrupting the teacher during a lesson?

Lose points and (or) miss important information 

200

A positive consequence of studying for a test

A good grade

200

Making a decision while very angry can lead to this type of choice

poor or impulsive decision

200

You blame someone else for something you did (daily double) 

What is not taking responsibility?

200

What should you do if you see someone being bullied?

report it

200

What could happen if you help clean up even when it’s not your mess?

What is earning respect or appreciation?

300

A negative consequence of not doing homework

getting a low grade

300

A strategy to manage strong emotions before making a decision

What is taking deep breaths or calming down?

300

You forget to do your homework and accept the consequence

What is accountability?

300


What should you do if your friends want you to break a rule that will be unsafe?

say no 

300

What could happen if you copy a friend’s answers instead of doing your own work?

What is not learning the material or getting in trouble?

400

A positive consequence of helping a friend in need

stronger friendship

400

An emotion that might cause someone to avoid making a decision

fear or anxiety?

400

You hurt a friend’s feelings and say sorry

try to make it right 

400

What should you do if you feel tempted to cheat on a test?

not cheat 

400

What could happen if you joke around at the wrong time in class?

What is distracting others or getting consequences?

500

A negative consequence of skipping class

getting in trouble or losing important info

500

A responsible way to make decisions when emotions are strong

stop and think

500

You make a bad choice and try to fix it instead of ignoring it

What is taking responsibility?

500

What should you do if you make a mistake?

admit it

500

What could happen if you make a tough but responsible choice when your friends don’t?

What is feeling proud or setting a good example