IMPULSIVE VS REFLECTIVE ACTIONS Actions can be Impulsive

IMPULSIVE VS REFLECTIVE ACTIONS

Actions can be Impulsive Reflective Impulsive means acting very quickly, often without thinking Reflective means actions done upon thinking first

Acts can be Impulsive and do good Example: A 3 year old boy is in danger of drowning. You quickly jump into the sea to help him. In this case, there was no time for thinking because if you take long the boy might drown. You had to act fast, even though you might put yourself in danger.

Acts of can be Impulsive and do harm Example: I see my friend on the other side of the street. I cross the street without seeing if any cars are coming my way. In this case, you acted without thinking first. You have put yourself in danger without the need to. By this impulsive behaviour you could have hurt yourself.

Acts can be Reflective Example: You have a Math test tomorrow. Your best friend invites you to his house to play. You think about it and does not accept to go to his house. You decide to study instead. In this case, you thought about what is the best thing to do before accepting or not your friend’s invitation. You thought it is best to study and you’re right!

PHYSICAL AND MORAL COURAGE CAN BE OF BOTH KINDS: IMPULSIVE AND REFLECTIVE

It requires courage to put oneself at risk through impulsive action to help others – it requires that one cares for others more than for one’s safety. Example of helping the boy in danger of drowning. Reflective courage is the willingness to do what is right because you care to do what is right, even if the others are not doing so. Example of the boy choosing to study instead of going to his friend’s.

IMPULSIVE OR REFLECTIVE ACTIONS? It’s your turn to guess the correct answer.

A POLICEMAN SEES A MAN TRYING TO BREAK INTO A HOUSE. HE RUNS TO STOP THE THIEF. IMPULSIVE OR REFLECTIVE?

A POLICEMAN SEES A MAN TRYING TO BREAK INTO A HOUSE. HE RUNS TO STOP THE THIEF. IMPULSIVE. HE MUST ACT QUICKLY!

MY DAD SEES A MAN WHO IS TRYING TO PUSH HIS CAR TO THE SIDE AS IT BROKE DOWN. HE STOPS THE CAR TO HELP HIM PUSH THE CAR. IMPULSIVE OR REFLECTIVE?

MY DAD SEES A MAN WHO IS TRYING TO PUSH HIS CAR TO THE SIDE AS IT BROKE DOWN. HE STOPS THE CAR TO HELP HIM PUSH THE CAR. REFLECTIVE. DAD THINKS WHETHER HE SHALL STOP BY AND HELP, OR KEEP GOING. HE DECIDES THAT THE RIGHT THING TO DO IS TO HELP THE MAN.

I FOUND A WALLET ON THE FLOOR. I DECIDE TO TAKE IT TO THE POLICE OFFICE. IMPULSIVE OR REFLECTIVE?

I FOUND A WALLET ON THE FLOOR. I DECIDE TO TAKE IT TO THE POLICE OFFICE. REFLECTIVE. THE OWNER MUST BE VERY WORRIED THAT S/HE LOST HIS/HER WALLET WITH ALL THE MONEY AND IMPORTANT CARDS. THE RIGHT THING TO DO IS TAKE IT TO THE POLICE OFFICE.

I HAVE A MATHS TEST TOMORROW. I SPEND THE EVENING STUDYING SO I WILL GET GOOD GRADES. IMPULSIVE OR REFLECTIVE?

I HAVE A MATHS TEST TOMORROW. I SPEND THE EVENING STUDYING SO I WILL GET GOOD GRADES. REFLECTIVE. THINKING OF GETTING GOOD GRADES MEANS THAT I HAVE TO STUDY HARD!

A GIRL WHO WAS RUNNING DURING BREAK TIME FELL AND GOT INJURED. I GO TO HELP HER. IMPULSIVE OR REFLECTIVE?

A GIRL WHO WAS RUNNING DURING BREAK TIME FELL AND GOT INJURED. I GO TO HELP HER. IMPULSIVE. I MUST ACT QUICK TO GIVE HER THE HELP SHE NEEDS.

I GO TO MY ROOM AND DO MY HOMEWORK, EVEN IF MUM OR DAD ARE NOT THERE WATCHING. IMPULSIVE OR REFLECTIVE?

I GO TO MY ROOM AND DO MY HOMEWORK, EVEN IF MUM OR DAD ARE NOT THERE WATCHING. REFLECTIVE. I KNOW THAT THIS IS THE RIGHT THING TO DO, EVEN THOUGH NOBODY IS WATCHING ME.

THE TEACHER ASKS A QUESTION. I RAISE MY HAND EVEN IF I DON’T KNOW THE ANSWER. IMPULSIVE OR REFLECTIVE?

THE TEACHER ASKS A QUESTION. I RAISE MY HAND EVEN IF I DON’T KNOW THE ANSWER. IMPULSIVE. RAISING MY HAND WITHOUT THINKING OFTEN LEADS TO WRONG ANSWERS! THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK!

I HAVE A MATH PROBLEM. I AM FINDING IT VERY HARD TO WORK IT OUT. I TRY AND TRY UNTIL I MANAGE TO ANSWER IT CORRECTLY. IMPULSIVE OR REFLECTIVE?

I HAVE A MATH PROBLEM. I AM FINDING IT VERY HARD TO WORK IT OUT. I TRY AND TRY UNTIL I MANAGE TO ANSWER IT CORRECTLY. REFLECTIVE. THINKING OVER AND OVER AGAIN, AND NOT GIVING UP UNTIL I GET THE CORRECT ANSWER. WELL DONE!