Khalil’s friend stole money and is pressuring him not to report it. Khalil realizes that his choices are to turn his friend in or keep quiet.What is the next step in his decision-making process?

After identifying the available choices, the next step is to consider the possible consequences of each one. Khalil should think about what might happen if he reports the theft and what might happen if he stays silent. That matches “Consider the consequences of reporting or remaining silent”; choosing an action or evaluating its effects comes later.

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