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5.1 Decision making introduction
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Many people today (young and old) have no concept of what a responsible decision
really is. Most of us just make really quick decisions, or we make no choice at all – or
even have others make decisions for us – leaving future consequences to fate and
wishful thinking. You don’t have to do what others want or what the future will require,
you just have to consider the implications of possible actions. By thinking beyond
yourself, others and the moment, you are more likely to select choices that have
positive social/recreational and educational benefits in the future.
Making effective decisions typically
involves a five step process:
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1. Identify your options and choices that you can make
2. What’s the best decision for you now?
3. Consider others when coming to a decision– Not only me
4. Consider your future – Not only now
5. Make a decision and go for it
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1. Who do you need to consider when making a decision
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2. How are you on making decisions in general?
3. Can you think of a time when you have made a good decision?
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Situations where responsible decision making is important
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Decision making steps before making a decision,
you should:
1. Explore the options available and choices that you can make
2. What is the best decision for you right now?
3. Not all about ME! – think about others involved before coming to a decision
4. Consider the future – not just about now
5. Make a decision and go with it
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5.2 decision making: CASE STUDIES
Situation:
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Paul would like to work and eventually live on his own. He is currently
living with his parents. However, his parents depend on benefits received for Paul to pay
bills and these enable access to a mobility car. Paul has been offered a full-time job in
something he has always dreamed of doing.
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1. Can you identify the problem?
2. What choices does the person have?
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3. Who could support the person before making a decision?
4. Making a decision: Barriers that they may come across?
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Situation: Catherine has moved to a new area and has been attending the local
youth club and met a girl there who could be a friend. Catherine is keen to develop
this friendship but has low self-esteem and worries about interacting with others due
to her previously being bullied.
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1. Can you identify the problem?
2. What choices does the person have?
3. Who could support the person before making a decision?
4. Making a decision: Barriers that they may come across?
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5.2 decision making: CASE STUDIES
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Situation: Emma-Louise is seeking paid employment. Due to her lack of experience
she has been unable to obtain a paid post. She is unwilling to work on a voluntary basis
as she is under the impression she will be exploited and taken advantage of.
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1. Can you identify the problem?
2. What choices do does the person have?
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3. Who could support the person before making a decision?
4. Making a decision: Barriers that they may come across?
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5.3 So many decisions, so little time
Which bank to keep
HOW TO travel to school
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What town to live in
your Money In
How you should get
Which course to take
lie to get out
your hair cut
Stay or leave school
of trouble
Get a tattoo done
Go on a date
What time to get home
When to do washing
Purchase a house
at night
Go on a diet
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What type of job TO do
WhEN DO I marry
Homework or TV
Snap Decision
Where to travel
Responsible Decision
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