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RELATIONSHIPSLearning Goals Expectations Activities26. Knows and understands aprocess for makingthoughtful decisions.a. Recognize the difference between impulsiveand thoughtful decisions.b. Describe and explain the steps used in athoughtful decision making process (e.g.,identify the goals and values involved,identify the options, evaluate the pros andcons, narrow unacceptable choices and selectan option).c. Describe why it is important to gatherinformation when not sure about a decision,like from friends or family.Making It on Your Own, Making Decisions, p. 16.PAYA, Module 2, Social Skills, How Can I Make a GoodDecision? p. 117-123.Ready, Set, Fly! Decision Making #1.Ready, Set, Fly! Decision Making #2.Ready, Set, Fly! Decision Making #4.Social Skills Activities for Children, Having ClearExpectations, p. 252-254.Social Skills for Secondary, Making Good Decisions, p. 134.Decision Education Foundation, Making Good Choices –http://www.decisioneducation.org/The Alcohol and Drug Information Clearinghouse –http://www.nebraskaprevlink.ne.gov/therightstuff/youth/goals.htmlhttp://www.nebraskaprevlink.ne.gov/therightstuff/youth/decisions.html.The Ohio State University, Steps to Decision Making –http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5301.html27. Can use a thoughtfuldecision making processin a life skills situation.a. Describe a life skills situation that requires adecision (e.g., selecting a career, changingjobs, making a large purchase).b. Apply a thoughtful decision making process tothe life skill situation (e.g., making apurchase).c. Tell why some choices are good and some arebad.d. Tell what the consequences of the choicesmight be for yourself and others.e. Evaluate the outcome of the decision (e.g.,how my choices affect others).Making It on Your Own, Making Decisions, p. 16.PAYA, Module 2, Social Skills, Decision Making Activity, p.124-126.Ready, Set, Fly! Decision Making #3.Ready, Set, Fly! Decision Making #4.Healthy Oakland Teens Project, Real Decision Activity –http://www.caps.ucsf.edu/curricula/peer5.htmlThe Alcohol and Drug Information Clearinghousehttp://www.nebraskaprevlink.ne.gov/therightstuff/youth/goals.htmlhttp://www.nebraskaprevlink.ne.gov/therightstuff/youth/decisions.html.Life Skills Guidebook 139©2004 by Casey Family Programs.