Introduction to Decision Making and Problem Solving

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Which statement best defines decision making in everyday contexts? Following the first idea without comparison, Collecting facts without drawing any conclusion, Avoiding choices to prevent possible consequences, Choosing a logical option from available choices

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Choosing a logical option from available choices

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Which practice most directly supports effective decision making?

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Applying problem-solving skills and techniques

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Problem solving is necessary for decision making because it requires you to:

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Gather and evaluate reliable information

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A student faces several alternatives for a class project. Which first step best demonstrates critical thinking?

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List options and compare them logically

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Which action shows thinking “outside the box” when seeking solutions? Options: Proposing a novel approach after research, Repeating the standard method every time, Limiting choices to the initial two, Rejecting ideas that seem unfamiliar

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Proposing a novel approach after research

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When evaluating information to solve a problem, which criterion is most important to ensure quality decisions?

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Reliability and relevance to the situation

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Which statement best describes problem solving as a process? Options: It depends only on creativity and luck, It is a single step completed quickly, It involves defining, analyzing, solving, It replaces all other decision tools

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It involves defining, analyzing, solving

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When viewed as a tool, what is the primary purpose of problem solving?

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To help individuals solve a problem

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Which action most clearly belongs to the analyze-the-problem step?

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Listing possible causes and constraints

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A school club faces low meeting attendance. Which sequence applies the three-step process correctly?

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Define low attendance, analyze reasons, test a solution