Name: __________________________________
3C’s Group Decision: 7th grade
Vocabulary:
Period: __________
Decisions- the act of making up one’s mind
Influence- a power_______________________ affecting a person or an action
Pressure- To ______________________ by overpowering influence or_______________________
Persuasive tactics- a strategy by which someone _______________________ someone else to do, think, or say
something.
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3 Cs of Decision Making
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Step 1: Clarify (Aclarar) or clearly state the decision to be made or the problem to be solved (What do I need to
decide? What is the problem?)
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Step 2: Consider ( Considerar) the available alternatives and the consequences or likely outcome of selecting
each one.
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Step 3: Choose (Elegir) the best alternative and take the necessary action to implement the decision or solution.
Everyday decisions VS. Difficult Decisions
Everyday Decisions
Difficult Decisions
** Remember decisions should not be made impulsively (without thinking them through). Take as much time as
necessary.
Potential Influences on Our Decision-Making
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Personal opinions
Friends’ opinions
Parents’ opinions
Television
Media
Cost
Name: __________________________________
3C’s Group Decision: 7th grade
Period: __________
Sue and Ana stopped by the school office on their way home. Sue spotted the pocketbook of Anna’s favorite teacher
on the secretary’s desk. She searched through it for the wallet and then removed a $20 bill from it and quickly put it
into her pocket. When Anna confronted Sue outside of school, she said she needed it to buy her mother a birthday
present and added that she didn’t think the teacher would notice that it was gone anyway.
Problem: __________________________________________________________________________
Possible Solutions
Possible Consequences
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My Decision: __________________________________________________________________________
You’re at the basketball court in the park with two friends. One of your friends takes out a pack of cigarettes and asks
the two of you if you want to smoke. Your other friends says, “yes” you don’t really want to smoke, but since both of
them do, you’re not sure what to do.
Problem: __________________________________________________________________________
Possible Solutions
Possible Consequences
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My Decision: __________________________________________________________________________
Name: __________________________________
3C’s Group Decision: 7th grade
Period: __________
Directions: Use the 3 Cs model to make a decision for your groups situation
Describe, in detail the situation:
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Problem
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Group Decision:
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My Decision: _____________________________________________________________________________________