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Decision-making is best described as

• selecting wisely.

• selecting the best option.

• choosing among alternatives.

• choosing confidently.

Why do people make decisions?

• To take action toward an objective

• To find out the information they need

• To select one option over another

• To discover hidden influences

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

• Which summer camp you’ll attend

• Where you’ll eat lunch today

• When you’ll study for your test

• 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

• Which car you’ll buy

• When you’ll leave for school

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

• What shoes you’ll wear today

• How you’ll pack your lunch

• Which job you’ll take

• Where you’ll hang out after school

A problem can be described as a

• factor that affects your decision.

• feature that you do not desire.

• situation that you want to change.

• selection that fits your objective.

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

• 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.

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

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

• Objectives undermine decisions.

• Objectives support decisions.

• Decisions undermine objectives.

• Decisions support objectives.

Decisions can be affected by which of the following factors: 

• Internal and external

• Interior and exterior

• Inside and outside

• Input and output

Jorge 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:

• Risk

• Insight

• Emotion

• Experience