Decision-Making and Control

Decision-Making and Control

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Life Skills, Moral Science, Philosophy

10th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The speaker shares a personal story about his wife's cancer diagnosis and the difficult decisions they faced. He questions the adage of being in control during decision-making and explores whether it's better to take a passenger seat in certain contexts. A study is conducted to test this theory, showing that participants who were not in control performed better in solving puzzles. The speaker concludes by reflecting on the peace of mind gained by letting doctors take control during his wife's treatment.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the most challenging aspect of the speaker's experience with his wife's cancer diagnosis?

The lack of family support

The initial shock of the diagnosis

The hospital visits

Making numerous medical decisions

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the study, what were participants asked to do after consuming tea?

Complete a physical task

Write an essay

Solve puzzles

Participate in a debate

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main finding of the study regarding decision-making?

There was no difference in puzzle-solving between groups

Both groups performed equally well

Participants who had tea chosen for them solved more puzzles

Participants who chose their tea solved more puzzles

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the acronym 'INCOME' stand for in the context of decision-making?

Immediate, Negative, Concrete, Ambiguity

Immediate, Negative, Concrete, Agency

Immediate, Neutral, Concrete, Agency

Immediate, Negative, Complex, Agency

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the speaker and his wife approach decision-making during her treatment?

They relied on family advice

They allowed doctors to make decisions

They consulted multiple doctors but made final decisions

They made all decisions themselves

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