Introduction to Decision Making Skills

Which of the following is NOT true about decision making skills?

• It can be improved through experience.

• It is not something we are born with or passed down by genetics.

• It can only be learnt through a class.

• It is a learned skill.

Which of the following describes automatic thought process?

• It requires concentrated effort.

• It happens based on what’s in our memory.

• We use it when we are planning ahead.

• We are usually aware of its process.

Which of the following describes controlled thought process?

• It is used when we are making a decision for something new.

• It is also called intuition.

• It happens when the environment that we are in triggers an action.

• We can sometimes be oblivious about it.

Which of the following is automatic thought process?

• Visiting a new place

• Answering mathematic questions

• Brushing teeth

• Writing an essay

Which of the following requires controlled thought process?

• Washing your hands

• Combing hair

• Solving a puzzle

• Taking a shower

An ideal decision environment comprises _______________________.

• sufficient information and alternatives

• all possible information and all potential alternatives

• all information and all alternatives

• all possible accurate information with all potential alternatives

Which of the following are collected in a decision environment at the time of making a decision?

• information

• alternatives

• effort

• values

Why is it impossible to achieve an ideal decision environment?

• We have limited time to collect all possible accurate information.

• It is costly to collect all information.

• We have limited mental capacity to analyse all the information and alternative.

• Not all information collected can be verified to be true.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of delaying a decision?

• You have more time to analyse the information and alternatives collected.

• You can avoid the commitment of making a decision.

• New alternatives may emerge while you delay the decision.

• You can understand your own values and preference better.

Which of the following describes decision stream?

• It is the collection of information, alternatives, values and preferences available at the time of the decision

• Decision of others will not impact your decision.

• The decision you make today will open doors to more opportunities or limit the choices you have in the future.

• You are only limited by the decisions you made.