Making Good Decisions

What is one way to learn how to make good decisions?

• Make a list of your choices

• Let someone else make the decisions for you

• Avoid making decisions altogether

• Randomly select an option

What is the difference between a decision and a choice?

• A decision is a process, while a choice is a selection

• A decision is a selection, while a choice is a process

• A decision and a choice are the same thing

• A decision and a choice have no relation

What is an example of making a choice?

• Ordering a flavor of ice cream

• Finishing school

• Growing up

• Transition planning

What is one step in making a decision?

• Making a choice

• Avoiding choices

• Ignoring consequences

• Acting impulsively

What should you do before making a decision?

• Get all the information you need

• Make a decision without any information

• Rely on others to make the decision for you

• Act on your decision without thinking

Why is it important to stick with a decision?

• To avoid angering others

• To maintain consistency

• To prevent making any decisions

• To show indecisiveness

What is one outcome that can be achieved by making good decisions?

• Being broke and bored

• Taking charge of your future

• Avoiding transition planning

• Living at home forever

What is the first step in making a residential and living outcome decision?

• Define your problem

• Outline your options

• Get all the information you need

• Act on your decision

Why is it important to define your problem when making a decision?

• To make the decision more complicated

• To avoid making any decision

• To be able to clearly state what the decision is about

• To rely on others to define the problem

What do options help you do when making a decision?

• Compare things you want

• Avoid making any choices

• Ignore consequences

• Act impulsively