Decision Making

What is the FIRST step of the decision-making process?

• make a plan!

• make a decision

• evaluate choices

• identify the problem

Last step in the decision-making process is...

• gather information

• make a decision

• plan how to reach your goal

• evaluate your choices

When you make a decision, you should first define your problem. Next you should_________________________.

• make a decision

• gather information

• generate alternatives

• evaluate your choice

How many steps are there in the decision-making model taught in class?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

What step in the decision-making model is making the decision?

• step 2

• step 3

• step 4

• step 5

The first step in making a decision is to: 

• A. Brainstorm possible solution
• B. Describe the problem or situation
• C. Consider the consequences
• D. Evaluate the decision

Jake has a history test on Friday. On Thursday night Jake's friend asks him to go to the movies. Jake lists the positives and negative outcomes of each choice. Which step in the decision-making process is this?

• A. Evaluate the options

• B. Describe the situation

• C. Consider the consequences

• D. Explore the choices

Why is the last step (step 6-evaluate) important?

• A. It helps you to make your decision faster
• B. It helps you to think about your decision afterward to see if you would make that same decision again another time.
• C.  It helps you always make the perfect decision
• D.   It helps you make your decision based on what your friends do.

What is the second step in the decision-making model?

• A. Describe the problem

• B. Evaluate

• C. Generate your options

• D. Identify your values

Jana finally decides which sport she is going to sign up for in the Spring. What step is this in the decision-making model?

• A. Step 2 - consider your options

• B. Step 3- select an option

• C. Step 4- implement your choice

• D. Step 5 - Review and evaluate