| A | B |
| consequences | the results of your decisions |
| decision | making up your mind about something, or choosing one option over another |
| formula | a rule or method of doing something |
| impulsive | inclined to act without thinking--you might make a snap decision without considering the results. |
| probability | the chance that something will happen--to measure how likely it is that a particular outcome will occur |
| probability | the chance that something will happen--to measue how likely it is that aparticular outcome will occur |
| process | is a series of steps that leads to a conclusion |
| goal | is something you are trying to achieve |
| long-term goals | when you wan to achieve something quickly |
| short-term goals | is something you want to achieve in the more distant further |
| problem | or challenge is a difficulty that you must resolve before you can make progress. |
| critical thinking | the ability to be hones, rational, and open-minded about your options without letting emotions get in the way of choosing the best course of action. |
| objective | fair, without emotion, bias, or prejudice |
| subjective | affected by existing opinions, feelings, and beliefs |
| active listening | an important part of effective communication; when you are an active listener, you pay attention to the speaker and make sure you hear and understand the message |
| context | is the current situation or environment; when communicating, it includes nonverbal communicatio, such as your tone of voice, expressions, and body language |
| effective communication | interactions in which the receiver interprets the message the way the sender intended |
| ineffective communication | a communication exchange in which the receiver misinterprets the message |
| nonverbal communication | exchanging a messageswithout using words |
| verbal communication | the exchange of messages by speaking or writing |