1.4: Decision-Making Skills
decision-making process
1. Define the problem 2. Gather info and resources 3. List solutions 4. Weigh and compare solutions 5. make a decision 6. make a plan of action 7. evaluate your decision
After you make a decision, you need to elavuate how your decision turned out. What should you do?
assess the outcomes
responsible decision
considering others and your future when you make a decision
You have weighed the likely outcomes of your decision to move in with you dad and have made a decision on those outcomes. What is this an example of?
cost and benefits analysis
You want to learn how to sew. You make a plan and start working towards this goal and carrying it out. What is this called?
implementation
Why is it important to list your solutions when making a decision?
it creates options
no decision
letting others decided what you will do
Your friends decided to sneak into the second showing of the movie you just went to. You can't decided what to do and just let them decide for you. What kind of decision is this an example of?
no decision
You decide to go to a party instead of going to work. What would the opportunity cost be?
not getting paid for the work you missed
opportunity cost
represents and alternative given up when a decision is made; it is sort of a second choice, or the thing you decided not to do and missed an opportunity because of it
You have been accepted into two colleges. One is close to your home and the other one is two hours away. Your mom depends on you to help with your younger siblings. You know your decision will affect your family. What type of decision is this?
responsible decision
decision-making
the process of making a choise or solving a problem - it can be learned by everyone
assess outcomes
to evaluate how each decision turned out
Your coworked keeps causing you trouble at work. What is this an example of?
a problem
snap decision
a quick choise you make with no thought of the result
After a few days of working on a problem with your girlfried, you've finally worked out the situation. What is this known as?
a solution
cost-benefit analysis
a way of making decisions based upon th elikely outcomes of several courses of action
Your friend has given you her opinion about what classes you should take in high shcool. What is this an example of?
advice