Decision Making

Deciding how to get home is considered a routine decision. True or False?

True

Every decision has consequences. True or False?

True

Making decisions together with others can be easier because it allows you to __________. A. seek advice from others about the decision B. collaborate with others on various factors influencing the decision C. gain new perspectives about the decision D. all of the above

D. all of the above

How can a decision impact others?

Every decision has consequences that affect the person making the decision as well as others involved. These consequences can be immediate or long-lasting. The consequences of decisions can be positive, negative, or a combination of both.

Students should only talk to friends when struggling to make a decision rather than a parent, teacher, or school counselor. True or False?

False

When making decisions, you should not worry about how your decision will affect others. True or False?

False

You cannot change a decision in the STRONG process after you have made it. True or False?

False

(Journal Activity) Discuss a time when you made an impulsive decision. What was the decision? Why did you make your decision impulsively? What were the consequences of the decision? If you had the decision to make all over again, how would you change your decision?

(Only do this is you are extremely lazy!) A impulsive decision I made was choosing if I wanted to date Dylan Webber. I felt he was going to get mad at me if I didn't answer right away, so I had said yes. Which ended up in a seven year relationship. The consequences were that I had to deal with the feels whenever he had his liver transplant in 2nd grade. If I had the decision to make all over again, I would stay yes, but I would hope that he doesn't need another liver transplant, or any transplant at that.

Describe the key factors in correcting a poor decision.

Stop-Think-Go. Stop and admit that you made a poor decision and don't cast blame on others. Think about whom you can talk to and discuss options to correct the situation. Go and do your best to correct the problem, which includes leaving the situation if necessary, reporting unsafe situations, and apologizing to those you have hurt.

Which of these is NOT a routine decision? A. what time to go to bed at night B. deciding to end a relationship C. what to have for dinner D. what to wear to school

B. deciding to end a relationship

Describe the decision-making process STRONG.

S: State the issue. What decisions need to be made? T: Think about your list of options. What's important? Are there possible alternatives? R: Rate the consequences for each option (HELP). O: Organize your thoughts. Reflect on your values. N: Narrow down the possibilities to one and act on it. G: Go over your decision. Did you achieve the desired outcome? Do you need to make changes?

Describe internal factors of decision making.

Internal factors that affect decision making include attitude, emotions, and ethics. Attitude is how you react when faced with making a decision. It is best to have a positive attitude because it often helps one see more options as well as make decision making easier. Next, decisions can also be made based on how you feel. This emotional decision making can lead to poor decisions or roadblocks and should generally be avoided. The last factor is ethics. Ethics influence the way you live and an ethically motivated person will make decisions based on what they believe is just and fair. Values, goals, and priorities are the foundation upon which wise decisions are made.

Why are poor decisions made?

Poor decisions are made when people have poor decision-making skills, when they do not consider the consequences of their decisions, when they do not understand all the factors involved in decisions, when they make decisions based on emotion, or when they make decisions impulsively.

Which of the following is NOT true of correcting poor decisions? A. Correcting a poor decision can be difficult. B. Correcting a poor decision will allow you to feel better in the long run. C. Correcting a poor decision helps in taking responsibility for actions. D. Correcting a poor decision will make you more popular in school.

D. Correcting a poor decision will make you more popular in school.

Acting on a decision to buy marijuana illegally falls under the "think" category of the STRONG process. True or False?

False

Which of the following is a characteristic of making good decisions? A. acting impulsively B. not following a decision-making process C. overlooking the impact on others D. carefully analyzing the decision

D. carefully analyzing the decision

External factors in decision making include all of the following EXCEPT: A. ethics B. media and society C. economic factors D. peers and family

A. ethics

Economic factors in decision making fall under the category of __________. A. external factors B. internal factors C. decision impacts D. consequence types

A. external factors

When you "Rate," or analyze, the consequences of your decisions, HELP can assist you with which of the following? A. identifying what is most important B. evaluating the consequences of decisions C. determining what decision needs to be made D. narrowing the possibilities and acting on the best one

B. evaluating the consequences of decisions

Thinking about and listing one's options in the process of decision making include all of the following EXCEPT: A. identifying possible alternative outcomes B. predicting what friends will think C. determining what is most important D. thinking about what choices could be made

B. predicting what friends will think

Which of the following is NOT an internal factor of decision making? A. ethics B. emotions C. peer pressure D. attitude

C. peer pressure

The BEST way to correct a poor decision is to __________. A. stop, blame, and react B. yell, apologize, and move on C. stop, think, and go D. pause, ignore, and talk

C. stop, think, and go

(Online Content) What seven step approach does this site suggest for decision making?

The seven step approach this site suggest for decision making is: 1) Identify the decision- Try to define the nature of the decision you must make 2) Gather information- Find some needed and pertinent information before you make 3) Identify alternatives- List all possible and desirable alternatives 4) Weight the evidence- See what it would feel like to go through each path. 5) Choose among alternatives- Decide which path is the best decision for you, you may combine more than one path to acheive just the right path 6) Take action- Put your plan/path into action 7) Review your decision- Consider if your path had the outcomes you had wanted

Embarrassment or humiliation can be a consequence of poor decision making. True or False?

True

One reason poor decisions are often made is because of impulsiveness. True or False?

True

To develop good alternatives, one should brainstorm ideas and consider different perspectives. True or False?

True