Risk Taking and Decision Making

Question 1

List 4 people that influence you the most when it comes to making decisions:

Answer 1

1. Parents
2. Teachers
3. Principal
4. Friends

Question 2

Whata are 3 examples of risk-taking decisions we choose that may lead to positive outcomes?

Answer 2

1. Moving schools
2. Skateboarding
3. Horse Riding

Question 3

What are 2 things you can do to keep safe at the beach?

Answer 3

1. Swimming between the lines
2. Listening for any alarms or announcements

Question 4

What are 2 things you can do to keep safe when crossing a road?

Answer 4

1. Look for pedestrian crossings
2. Watch the traffic lights

Question 5

What are three questions you could ask yourself in a new or unfamiliar environment before participating in an activity to ensure your own safety is prioritised.

Answer 5

1. Am I comfortable
2. Am I going to get in trouble?
3. Do I feel safe?

Question 6

What are 2 things you can do to keep safe when in a large crowd?

Answer 6

1. Look out for anyone that could help you
2. Social Distancing
3. Have a phone to call if you feel unsafe

Question 7

What can happen if a passenger is not wearing a seatbelt and is caught by the police?

Answer 7

The driver or the passenger will get charged if caught.

Question 8

Why is it important to wear a seatbelt?

Answer 8

To stop yourself from falling forward or crashing.

Question 9

What are 2 distractions that are inside a vehicle that could affect a driver?

Answer 9

1. Music
2. Children

Question 10

What are some distractions that are outside a vehicle that could affect a driver?

Answer 10

1. Ambulance
2. People

Question 11

What are 4 safety tips you can follow to have fun while staying safe?

Answer 11

1. Wear a helmet
2. Follow a safe path
3. Look where you are going at all times
4. Use safety equipment

Question 12

List the 6 steps of decision making:

Answer 12

1. What is the problem? What decision has to be made?
2. What options are available to you?
3. Examine the options available to you.
4. Consider the consequences of each option
5. Select the option you will take and the action
6. Evaluate the decision. Was it the right choice?

Question 13

Describe how children become better at decision making as they mature.

Answer 13

They develop more common sense about what is right and what is wrong. They learn from there many mistakes on how to be a better person.

Question 14

What 2 safety gear is present and what gear is missing?

Answer 14

Present - Helmet and Elbow Guards

Missing - Knee Guards

Question 15

What 2 safety gear is present and what gear is missing?

Answer 15

Present - Knee/Elbow Guards

Missing - Helmet

Question 16

What safety gear is present and what gear is missing?

Answer 16

Present - Protective Gloves

Missing - Helmet