Sam
Sam watched an infomercial and decided to purchase an incredible blender even though they never craved a smoothie before. Is this an example of how social media, values, goals, emotions, experience, family, or peers influence our decisions?
Sam was influenced by social media.
Even though Frank was late for soccer practice, he decided to stop and help his elderly neighbor carry bags to her kitchen. Is this an example of how social media, values, goals, emotions, experience, family, or peers influence our decisions?
Frank was influenced by his personal values.
Miguel was so angry about the grade he received on his project that he started saying rude things to the teacher the next day. Is this an example of how social media, values, goals, emotions, experience, family, or peers influence our decisions?
Lizzie planned to skip baseball practice. When her teammates started talking about how much they depend on each other, Lizzie decided that she should go practice. Is this an example of how social media, values, goals, emotions, experience, family, or peers influence our decisions?
Lizzie was influenced by her peers.
Monica's dad has always purchased and driven trucks. When Monica could buy herself a vehicle, she bought a truck. Is this an example of how media, values, goals, emotions, experience, family, or peers influence our decisions?
Monica was influenced by her family.
Sam decided to continue studying for their math test instead of taking a TV break. They wants to get at least above 80. Is this an example of how emotions, goals, family, or etc. can influence our decisions?
Sam was influenced by their goals.
Frank decided to buy his girlfriend a beautiful necklace after he saw a commercial that suggested sparkly gifts will make a relationship last forever. Is this an example of how social media, values, experience, or etc. influence our decisions?
Frank was influenced by social media.
Miguel was on his way to work when he witnessed a car accident. He really didn't want to get involved, but he decided to stop and help because he knew it was the right thing to do. Is this an example of how values, goals, emotions, or etc. influence our decisions?
Miguel was influenced by his values.
Lizzie used the money she was saving for college to buy an expensive dress for prom. She had to have the same dress as Kylie Jenner. Is this an example of how peers, values, social media, or etc. influence our decisions?
Lizzie was influenced by social media.
Monica was invited to a party, but before she accepted, she remembered how much trouble she got in at the last party she went to. Monica decided to go to the movies with her sister instead. Is this an example of how social media, values, experience, or etc. influence our decisions?
Monica was influenced by her past experience.
Sam was furious with their friend, Maya, for going out with the guy Sam liked. They decided to start a nasty rumor about Maya. Is this an example of how values, goals, emotions, or etc. influence our decisions?
Sam was influenced by their emotions.
Frank intended to eat something healthy with his friends, but when they ordered fast food, he ordered the same thing they did. Is this an example of how goals, emotions, peers, or etc. influence our decisions?
Frank was influenced by his peers.
To impress his friends at school, Miguel got into a fight at school. Now his friends accept him, but he is having problems at school and at home. Is this an example of how social media, values, peers, or etc. influence our decisions?
Miguel was influenced by his peers.
Lizzie was so sad about the breakup with her boyfriend that she decided to go shopping and spent all the money she saved for her summer vacation. Is this an example of how emotions, values, peers, or etc. can influence our decisions?
Lizzie was influenced by her emotions.
Monica was so angry about the grade she received on her science project that she stormed into the principal's office and told him what a terrible teacher she has. Is this an example of how values, goals, emotions, or etc. influence our decisions?
Monica was influenced by her emotions.
Sam loves soccer, but their friends think playing sports isn't cool. They prefer to play video games in Jason's room all day. That is why Sam did not join the team. Is this an example of how goals, experience, values, or etc. influence our decisions?
Sam let their peers influence them.
Frank was terrified because he hadn't received any college acceptance letters yet. When his parents asked him if he had, Frank decided to lie and tell them he got accepted to a couple of schools. Is this an example of how goals, values, peers, or etc. influence our decisions?
Frank let his emotions influence him.
After watching one of his favorite influencers have a slimming tea, Miguel bought the same tea and had three cups in one day. Miguel felt bad at night and had to go to the hospital. Is this an example of family, values, peers, or etc. influence our decisions?
Miguel was influenced by social media.
Lizzie had to choose a foreign language to study in high school. She recalled that her grandmother told her, "It would be good if you learned French." So, she chose French. Is this an example of how experience, emotions, goals, or etc. influence our decisions?
Lizzie was influenced by her family.
Monica decided not to go to the movies with her friends. She needed to study for her physics test so she could reach her goal of being on the honor roll. Is this an example of how family, values, peers, or etc. influence our decisions?
Monica was influenced by her goals.
Monica was in the middle of cooking pasta when her best friend, Kim, called desperately needing to talk. Monica turned the oven off and listened. She wanted Kim to know that she valued their friendship and would always be there to listen. What is this an example of?
Sam was influenced by their values.
Frank was playing baseball when he threw the ball and it accidentally hit the garage window. Frank didn't want to tell his parents, but he decided the truth was more important. What is this an example of?
Frank was influenced by his values.
Miguel's mother always dreamed of being a doctor, but couldn't. Ever since she had a child she told everyone that he was going to be a doctor. Miguel plans to go to medical school, but he secretly wants to be a writer. What is this an example of?
Miguel was influenced by his family.
Lizzie liked her new pair of shoes her mom gave her. When she went to school, her friends made fun of her and said that her shoes were ugly. When she went home she asked her mother to give them back. What is this an example of?
Lizzie was influenced by her peers.
Monica saw a photo of her boyfriend's ex in a bikini on social media. Although she did not feel comfortable taking revealing photos, she took one in a bikini and posted it. What is this an example of?
Monica was influenced by what other people posted on social media.