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Distress Tolerance PROS & CONS
Pros & Cons (P&C)—Look at the + & - consequences of what I want to do
Pros & Cons helps me:
 look at all options  understand
 plan
 make decisions
To take $20 from my sister’s purse
Pros
Extra shopping money It’s risky & fun
Cons
Get caught & in trouble Get yelled at & grounded Feel bad about self—guilty Lose trust of sister & others Lead to taking things from friends
Pros Cons
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