Copy of Define the Problem Accept or deny an extra curriculum activity (Brings extra credit), but...

1. Explore the Alternatives Make a list of possible alternatives for solving your problem. If you need more information to fully understand the problem or any of the alternatives, do the research now: Alternatives: Join, or Don’t. So you can either lie and skip a few days of the club in order to hang out with your friends, (lie and say you were sick) Or you don’t go making your grade a B in order for you to have a good social representation.

1.1. Consider the Consequences One by one, think through what might happen if you were to choose each alternative on your list. Be sure to do the following: Include both positive and negative results. Consider what probably would happen, not what you hope would happen. Ask yourself … how risky is each alternative? What are its chances of success? How would it affect my future? How would it affect others? This is a dedicated club meaning that you cannot simply skip a day without further notice and only for formal reasons. You need this extra credit to make yourself have an A. You friends will be unhappy if you don’t come. The party might be fun. Note: There will be no drugs, or alcohol, or other immoral substances. It is obviously morally wrong to lie- but you could also get caught. Also, you might not be able to live with the guilt.

1.1.1. Identify Your Values Personal values may affect your decisions. Make sure to do the following: Consider your long-term goals as well as the beliefs of your family and culture. Consider your own and others’ health and safety, and your self-respect. Identify those choices that are a good match for your values. Your grade would be a personal benefit Friend’s “get together” is a group benefit Due to many cultures I grew up in a place where you prioritize others before yourself. That is prioritization that is common in many cultures. I and many others value friends and social interactions. I value my grades but the value of social choices hold heavier value for me.

1.1.1.1. Decide and Act Use the information you have collected to compare the alternatives. Decide which one is best for you. Remember, sometimes there is more than one ‘right’ choice. Make a plan to act on your decision. You may need to break the plan into smaller steps. Set realistic deadlines for each step and then follow through with your plan. Many of the alternatives involve lying a way of immoral stance. Therefore it only leaves the two opposites. My idea would be to deny the extra curriculum activity then go to my friend’s social gathering.

1.1.1.1.1. Evaluate the Results Sometime after you have put your decision into effect, take some time to review it. How did your decision work out? How has it affected your life? How has it affected others? What did you learn? If you could do it over again, what would you do differently? The decision is final, So it matters little whether or not it worked. With the hypothetical situation what would happen would be that your grade would maintain a B. This would be the downside. The upside however would be that you now hold a good social reputation. Your life will not be affected majorly with this decision. It may affect your morale on your abilities to get grades but you can still work hard. It has affected your friends by being their friends adding another friend to their group. We learned that social interactions have priority in the situation of a promise or if the activity you are doing is simply a benefit and not a helpful maneuver.