The Decision-Making Process
There are several risk factors that we may or may not be able to control.
Can be controlled:
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Cannot be controlled:
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Risk Behaviors: any behavior that increases the chances of a negative outcome.
Risk factors and risk behaviors all lead up to the Decision-Making process and how we make decisons in our daily life. For this, we use D.E.C.I.D.E
Risk factors and risk behaviors all lead up to the Decision-Making process and how we make decisons in our daily life. For this, we use D.E.C.I.D.E
D. Define the problem
E. Explore the alternatives ( number of choices)
C. Consider the Consequences (what could happen)
I. Identify your values (what is important to you)
D. Decide and act (make your decision and move on it)
E. Evaluate the outcome
E. Explore the alternatives ( number of choices)
C. Consider the Consequences (what could happen)
I. Identify your values (what is important to you)
D. Decide and act (make your decision and move on it)
E. Evaluate the outcome
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