Making Decisions Assignment
Directions: Complete the Decision Making Process using the given scenarios. Please be
detailed in your response for full credit.
Scenario 1: Cindy is 18 years old. Cindy's parents and her 23-year old brother Rich are going
away for the weekend. Renee, Cindy's best friend, is pressuring her to throw a huge Saturday night
party for all their friends since no one will be home. Renee even asked Rich if he could pick up a few
kegs for them. Rich brought back two kegs of beer, a bottle of Vodka, and a few bottles of wine,
which he hid in the basement. Renee also spread the word around school for everyone to show up.
Cindy now has over $100 worth of alcohol hid in the basement, an empty house for the weekend,
and several friends expected to show. What should she do?
Step 1: Identify the problem
Cindy has a house full of alcohol and a lot of friends are expected to come for a party while her
family is away, but she isn’t sure if she should let the party happen.
Step 2: Consider your values
I value responsibility, safety, and following my parents rules.
Step 3: List the options Step 4: Weigh the consequences
Possible Benefits Possible Negative Consequences
Let the party happen with the Having fun with friends Getting a bad grade if project is late
alcohol
Cancel the party and tell Not getting in any trouble Losing friends trust if I cancel
everyone no
Have a small party Having fun with friends Not telling parents that we are
without alcohol throwing one
Talk to my parents or a trusted Getting support from parents Parents might be upset
adult about the situation
Step 5: Decide and Act
I would cancel the party or talk to my parents because safety and responsibility are more
important
Step 6: Evaluate your choice
(*This is the most important step in the Decision Making Process*)
Think about the following questions:
- How do you feel about the action you took?
- Did you make a good decision?
- Would you take a different action if faced with the same scenario again?
I feel good about being responsible. It was a good decision because I avoided
problems. Next time, I would do the same
Scenario 2: Your friends are bullying someone at school. You used to be friends with
the person that is being bullied. You want to stand up to your friends because you feel
bad, but you realize that they will probably not take that very well. What do you do?
Step 1: Identify the problem
My friends are bullying someone I used to be friends with, and I want to stop it but worry about
what my friends will think
Step 2: Consider your values
I value kindness and standing up for others
Step 3: List the options Step 4: Weigh the consequences
Possible Benefits Possible Negative Consequences
Tell my friends to stop bullying Helping stop bullying Friends might get mad at me
Ignore it and stay quiet Avoiding conflict with friends The bullied person might keep getting h
Talk to the person being Helping stop bullying They will force you to make you stop
bullied and help them your friends to bully them
Tell a teacher about the Helping stop bullying Feeling nervous about telling an adult
bullying
Step 5: Decide and Act
I would talk to my friends first and then tell a teacher if it doesn’t stop
Step 6: Evaluate your choice
(*This is the most important step in the Decision Making Process*)
Think about the following questions:
- How do you feel about the action you took?
- Did you make a good decision?
- Would you take a different action if faced with the same scenario again?
I feel proud for standing up to bullying. It was a good decision to help others. I would do
it again
Scenario 3: You have a very important Science project that is due tomorrow and you
haven’t even started it yet. You plan on spending several hours doing it tonight when
you get home after practice when your friend suddenly asks you to go to a concert
tonight. They won tickets to your favorite group and want you to go with them. You
need to get the project done because you have a D average in Science right now, but
you really want to go to the concert with your friend. What do you do?
Step 1: Identify the problem
I have a science project due tomorrow that I haven’t started, but my friend invited me to a
concert tonight.
Step 2: Consider your values
I value doing well in school but also spending time with friends.
Step 3: List the options Step 4: Weigh the consequences
Possible Benefits Possible Negative Consequences
Go to the concert and do the Having fun at the concert Getting a bad grade if project is late
project late
Stay at home and work on the Doing well in school Missing the concert
project
Try to do part of the project Having fun at the concert Feeling stressed trying to do both
early and then go to the
concert
Ask my teacher for an Doing well in school Teacher might say no
extension on the project
Step 5: Decide and Act
I would stay home and finish the project because my grade needs to improve
Step 6: Evaluate your choice
(*This is the most important step in the Decision Making Process*)
Think about the following questions:
- How do you feel about the action you took?
- Did you make a good decision?
- Would you take a different action if faced with the same scenario again?
I feel proud for choosing school first. It was a good decision. I would do it again to avoid
stress
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