Thought

Student Sample: My Own Solution to Impulsive Decisions

  • STUDENT SAMPLE: I begin studying for a test...

    STUDENT SAMPLE: I begin studying for a test...
    I begin studying for a test and my friends want me to go meet them at a party. I, impulsively, go to meet them instead of study for my test that is tomorrow.
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    The final is taken and graded...

  • I receive my grade from the test...

    I receive my grade from the test...
    Since I did not take the time to study and instead made an impulsive decision without fully thinking of the consequences, I did not receive the grade I wanted.
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    The next day...

  • I ask my teacher what I can do...

    I ask my teacher what I can do...
    She suggests that next time I can talk to her, or find a better place to study without distractions, and to make sure I put my priorities in order for school.
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    I start studying for my next test...

  • The next test is coming up...

    The next test is coming up...
    I decide to study in advance, talk to my teacher, and spend more time learning the lessons; instead of impulsively going out with my friends or studying the night before the test.
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    I take the test and receive my grade...

  • I recieve my test score...

    I recieve my test score...
    I got an A+ because I did not make any last minute impulsive decisions, I planned out my success, and I made time to study to learn all the information. Since I took more than one day to study, I could still have time to spend time with my friends without detracting from my grades.