Decision Making

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

• 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 decision
• B. Describe the situation
• C. Consider the consequences
• D. Explore the options

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.

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- Consider the consequences
• C. Step 4- Identify your values
• D. Step 5 - Decide and act

Consequences are always bad: 

• A. True
• B. False

One of the most influential factors on teenager's decisions are:  

• their teachers
• their homework
• their sports
• their peers

Values are:  

• expensive things
• ideas that you got from the internet
• things that are important to you (ie: family, friends, religions)
• things my friends told me are cool

When making the decision, you should consider your...

• Values
• Decision
• Problem
• Mother