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Making Right Decisions

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How do we define influence?

a)

To force by overpowering influence or persuasion

b)

The act of making up one’s mind

c)

A strategy by which someone convinces someone to do, think, or say something

d)

A power indirectly affecting a person or an action

2.

How do we define pressure?

a)

To force by overpowering influence or persuasion

b)

The act of making up one’s mind

c)

A strategy by which someone convinces someone to do, think, or say something

d)

A power indirectly affecting a person or an action

3.

How do we define persuasive tactics?

a)

To force by overpowering influence or persuasion

b)

The act of making up one’s mind

c)

A strategy by which someone convinces someone to do, think, or say something

d)

A power indirectly affecting a person or an action

4.

True or False: Someone can be influenced by others to when making a decision.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

True or False: Sometimes people may allow others to influence their decision making because they want to feel like a part of the group.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

What limits your ability to make a good decision?

a)

urgent deadline

b)

incomplete information

c)

limited resources

d)

all of the above

7.

Decision making can best be described as

a)

something you have to do when you are in middle school.

b)

the process of making a choice or finding a solution.

c)

something that only adults have to do.

d)

the process of knowing the difference between right and wrong.

8.

An impulsive person

a)

doesn't think before they act.

b)

doesn't act before they think.

c)

doesn't know when to quit.

d)

doesn't know how to shut up.

9.

If you make decisions because "it just feels right" you are probably an _______________ decision maker.

a)

immature

b)

authoritative

c)

impulsive

d)

intuitive

10.

A person who procrastinates

a)

gets things done right away.

b)

puts things off until the last minute.

c)

gets upset when they don't make a quick decision.

d)

is always wrong.

11.

Pros and cons are best described as

a)

plus signs and minus signs.

b)

benefits of making a decision

c)

NFL players and people in prison.

d)

advantages and disadvantages.

12.

This type of decision maker feels powerless.

a)

Fatalistic

b)

Optomistic

c)

Authoritative

d)

Impulsive

13.

This type of decision maker often makes poor decisions because they don't think about consequences.

a)

Fatalistic

b)

Rationalistic

c)

Impulsive

d)

Imperialistic

14.

This type of decision maker can explain why they choose the way they do.

a)

Rational

b)

Authoritative

c)

Impulsive

d)

Instinctive

15.

Emotions are

a)

reactions.

b)

feelings.

c)

thoughts.

d)

questions.

16.

Fatalistic decision makers are often.

a)

very negative.

b)

very positive.

c)

very happy.

d)

very kind.

17.

You are going to buy a car. You shop around and look at several and then make a list of pros and cons. What type of decision maker are you?

a)

Impulsive

b)

Fatalistic

c)

Rational

d)

Irrational

18.
One of the most influential factors on teenager's decisions are:  
a)
their teachers
b)
their homework
c)
their sports
d)
their peers
19.
Joining a the swim team because your friends told you that it was fun and encouraged you to join is called:  
a)
peer influence
b)
media influence
c)
family influence
d)
internal influence
20.
The internet, magazines, T.V., music, newspapers, movies, videogames etc. are all considered:  
a)
highly influential
b)
not always reliable
c)
often trying to sell you something
d)
all of the above
21.
Self confidence and a high self-esteem doesn't have anything to do with responsible decision-making. 
a)
True
b)
False
22.
a result or effect of an action or condition
a)
mind mapping
b)
consequences
c)
perspective
d)
decision
23.
The best way to approach your career choice is to______.
a)
choose the same career as someone you admire 
b)
follow a career decision-making process 
c)
wait and see what develops after high school 
d)
determine how to earn the most money