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Decision-making is best described as

• choosing among alternatives.

• choosing confidently.

• selecting wisely.

• selecting the best option.

Why do people make decisions?

• To discover hidden influences

• To find out the information they need

• To take action toward an objective

• To select one option over another

Which of the following is an example of a routine decision:

• Which summer camp you’ll attend

• When you’ll study for your test

• Where you’ll eat lunch today

• Which toothpaste you’ll use tonight

Which of the following is an example of a limited decision:

• What college you’ll attend

• Where you’ll take your bike for repair

• When you’ll leave for school

• Which car you’ll buy

Which of the following is an example of an extensive decision:

• Where you’ll hang out after school

• Which job you’ll take

• How you’ll pack your lunch

• What shoes you’ll wear today

A problem can be described as a

• feature that you do not desire.

• selection that fits your objective.

• factor that affects your decision.

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  situation that you want to change.

Which of the following reflects the relationship between decision-making and problem-solving:

• You don’t have to have a problem to make a decision.

• You need to make a decision before solving a problem.

• You need to solve a problem before making a decision.

• You don’t make a decision when solving a problem.

Which of the following reflects the relationship between making decisions and reaching objectives:

• Objectives support decisions.

• Objectives undermine decisions.

• Decisions support objectives.

• Decisions undermine objectives.

Decisions can be affected by which of the following factors: 

• Input and output

• Internal and external

• Interior and exterior

• Inside and outside

orge has decided not to hire Brett to mow his lawn this week. In the past, Brett has forgotten to mow Jorge’s lawn three times. Jorge’s decision is influenced by which of the following:

• Experience

• Insight

• Risk

• Emotion