S.M.A.R.T.
The "S" in S.M.A.R.T.
What is Specific?
This problem-solving process brings in a neutral third party to help two sides reach an agreement.
What is mediation?
This emergency number connects callers to police, fire, and medical services.
What is 911?
Taking ownership of your actions, even when no one is watching, is called this.
What is responsibility?
The ability to pause and think before acting. It means not letting urges, emotions, or impulses make decisions for you, especially in heated or tempting situations.
What is impulse control?
The "M" in S.M.A.R.T.
What is Measurable?
In conflict resolution, this “win-win” strategy focuses on meeting the needs of both parties rather than winning the argument.
What is collaboration?
This Miranda right tells a suspect they can have one of these present during questioning.
What is an attorney?
When you admit a mistake instead of blaming someone else, you are showing this.
What is accountability?
The process of choosing between different options by thinking about the possible outcomes and deciding what’s best for you in the short and long run.
What is decision-making?
The "A" in S.M.A.R.T.
What is Attainable?
This type of communication—often involving eye contact, open posture, and calm tone—helps de-escalate tense interactions.
What is active listening?
This constitutional amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures.
What is the Fourth Amendment?
Completing your chores, homework, or tasks without being reminded demonstrates this type of responsibility.
What is personal responsibility?
This means understanding, managing, and responding to your feelings in healthy ways. It includes calming yourself down, expressing emotions appropriately, and not letting strong feelings control your behavior.
What is regulating emotions?
The "R" in S.M.A.R.T.
What is Realistic?
This technique repeats back what someone has said in your own words to ensure understanding.
What is paraphrasing?
Evidence such as hair, fibers, and paint chips are grouped under this term for tiny materials left at crime scenes.
What is trace evidence?
This type of responsibility involves keeping promises and meeting obligations to others, like teammates or friends.
What is social or relational responsibility?
The beliefs and principles that guide your choices and behavior. They’re what matter most to you—like honesty, respect, responsibility, kindness, or fairness—and they help you decide what kind of person you want to be.
What are core values?
The "T" in S.M.A.R.T.
What is Timely OR Trackable?
This negotiation approach separates the people from the problem and focuses on interests rather than positions.
What is principled negotiation?
This U.S. agency formed in 1908 became famous for fingerprint analysis and federal investigations.
What is the FBI?
This practice helps people learn from their mistakes by reflecting on what went wrong and how to do better next time.
What is taking corrective action / learning from mistakes?
The belief that your abilities and intelligence can improve with effort, practice, and learning. Mistakes are seen as chances to grow.
What is a growth mindset?