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Decision Making and Goal Setting

Total questions: 54

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A good decision is...
a)
well thought out
b)
made quickly
c)
always the easiest to make
d)
one that makes everyone happy
2.
The first step of decision making is
a)
List your options
b)
Outline the consequences
c)
Identify the problem
d)
Make the decision
3.
When making the decision, you should consider your...
a)
Values
b)
Decision
c)
Problem
d)
Mother
4.
The decision-making model will help you to:  
a)
make perfect decisions
b)
make more responsible decisions
c)
help you to make impulsive decisions
d)
avoid responsible decisions
5.
The second step of decision making is
a)
List your options
b)
Outline the consequences
c)
Identify the problem
d)
Make the decision
6.

After making a decision and after some time has passed, you should...

a)
Celebrate
b)
Change it
c)
Reflect on the decision
d)
Identify the problem
7.
Jake has a history test on Friday. On Thursday night Jake's friend asks him to go to the movies. Jake lists the positives and negative outcomes of each choice. Which step in the decision-making process is this?
a)
A. Evaluate the decision
b)
B. Describe the situation
c)
C. Weigh the options
d)
D. Make a decision
8.
Jana finally decides which sport she is going to  sign up for in the Spring. What step is this in the decision-making model? 
a)
A. Step 2 - consider your options
b)
B. Step 3- Consider the consequences
c)
C. Step 4- Identify your values
d)
D. Step 5 - Decide and act
9.
Values are:  
a)
expensive things
b)
ideas that you got from the internet
c)
things that are important to you (ie: family, friends, religions)
d)
things my friends told me are cool
10.
Why is the last step (step 6-evaluate) important?
a)
A. It helps you to make your decision faster
b)
B. It helps you to think about your decision afterward to see if you would make that same decision again another time.
c)
C.  It helps you always make the perfect decision
d)
D.   It helps you make your decision based on what your friends do.
11.
Consequences are always bad: 
a)
A. True
b)
B. False
12.
What is this:
Something you are trying to reach or achieve in the future.
a)
wants
b)
a budget
c)
a goal
d)
realism
13.
What is goal setting?
a)
Picking up a coffee mug and setting it down on a table that says goal.
b)
Finding something that you want to accomplish and figuring out a plan to reach it.
c)
Figuring out a plan to not use any money for the rest of your life
d)
Accomplishing all of your goals in two minutes
14.
Is a wish the same thing as a goal?
a)
No, because a wish has no planning involved
b)
Yes, because a wish has planning involved
15.
What is:
A goal you can achieve in the near future
a)
a long-term goal
b)
a short-term goal
c)
an unrealistic goal
d)
a realistic goal
16.
What's an example of a long-term goal?
a)
Saving money every year so by the end of 5 years you can buy a computer
b)
Saving your allowance this week to buy some candy at the end of the week
c)
Doing extra chores for two days to buy a $3 toy
d)
Buying  a $6 pack of gum by saving up over the next week
17.
What does the S in S.M.A.R.T. goals stand for?
a)
Supreme
b)
Sad
c)
Squirrel
d)
Specific
18.
What does the M in S.M.A.R.T. goals stand for?
a)
Mean
b)
Measurable
c)
Magnificent
d)
Monkey
19.
What does the A in S.M.A.R.T. goals stand for?
a)
Agreeable
b)
Angry
c)
Achievable
d)
Ape
20.
What does the R in S.M.A.R.T. goals stand for?
a)
Realistic
b)
Rabbit
c)
Resting
d)
Really
21.
What does the T in S.M.A.R.T. goals stand for?
a)
Tiger
b)
Tallying
c)
Tease
d)
Timely
22.

If it is impossible to reach your goal then it is...

a)
a realistic goal
b)
an unrealistic goal
c)
a short-term goal
d)
a long-term goal
23.
What is an example of a realistic goal?
a)
Never spending any money for the rest of your life
b)
Saving enough money in a day to buy a plane
c)
Saving money from doing your chores for the next month to buy the new video game you wanted
d)
Not saving any money and trying to buy a car
24.
Does making goals keep you motivated?
a)
Yes :)
b)
No :(
25.
How else does making goals help?
a)
It keeps you on track and helps you buy needs and wants
b)
It helps you learn how to use your time wisely
c)
It can make money magically appear for your needs and wants
d)
So you never have to spend money again
26.

A goal is something you plan to ____________.

a)

Never reach

b)

Stop at

c)

Accomplish

d)

None of the above

27.

Goals should be specific.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

The word "achieve" means ____.

a)

to believe in something

b)

to solve a problem

c)

to be successful by working hard at something

29.

A short-term goal can be achieved in a short period of time.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

A long-term goal can take months or even years to achieve.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

Decision making is the process of making a choice or finding a solution.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

Which part of the decision making process is where you decide if the decision was a good one or if you should change it next time......

a)

Evaluate

b)

Outcomes

c)

Values

d)

The Situation

33.

I want to swim 2 times a week for the next 3 weeks , so that I can be ready for my snorkeling trip. Is this goal specific?

a)

Yes

b)

No

34.

I will try to not play video games. Is this goal time bound?

a)

Yes

b)

No

35.

I will study 15 minutes everyday for the next two weeks to prepare for my big exam . This goal is .......

a)

Short term

b)

Long term

36.
What is the first step in the 5 step decision making process?
a)
list pros/con
b)
evaluate your decision
c)
make your decision
d)
Identify the choices that you have to make.
37.
What is the best reason for setting a goal
a)
Your parents want you to do it.
b)
You want to improve yourself.
c)
Your teacher wants you to do it.
d)
You are bored.
38.
Goal setting can be defined as:
a)
Something that you want to achieve within the next few days or weeks.
b)
Process of working toward something you want to accomplish
c)
Beliefs and ideals that guide the way a person lives.
d)
.Something you want to achieve- they take time, planning and dedication.
39.
Which goal is a realistic goal?
a)
Become invisible.
b)
Become a super hero
c)
Become a doctor
d)
Learn to fly
40.
SMART goals are goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and _________
a)
Tasty
b)
Funny
c)
Crazy
d)
Timely
41.
Values are beleifs and ideals that guide the way a person lives.
a)
True
b)
False
42.
When reflecting or evaluating a decision you should ask yourself a series of questions.
a)
True
b)
False
43.
It's important to have a plan to accomplish your goals.
a)
True
b)
False
44.
What does the R in SMART Goals Model represent?
a)
Radical
b)
Reasonable
c)
Relevant
45.
Is the following goal time-bound: I want to go on vacation.
a)
Time-bound
b)
Not Time-bound
46.

An "accomplishment" is ____.

a)

something you have fixed.

b)

a problem you have solved.

c)

something you have done or achieved successfully.

47.

The danger in setting your goals too low is that you may ______.

a)

be tempted to give up on yourself

b)

never reach your full potential

c)

become lazy

48.

What will short-term and intermediate goals help you achieve?

a)

Money

b)

Popularity

c)

Long-term goals

49.

An attainable goal is one that can be ______.

a)

realistically reached

b)

evaluated

c)

measured

50.

Setting goals is important because:

a)

It gives you a good reason to procrastinate

b)

It makes it harder to achieve anything

c)

It helps you focus and direct your efforts

d)

It is a requirement for all school projects

51.

Setting SMART goals means the goals are:

a)

Simple, Mysterious, Arbitrary, Random, Timely

b)

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound

c)

Small, Mediocre, Average, Reactive, Temporary

d)

Slow, Meaningless, Avoidable, Repetitive, Tiresome

52.

A goal should be:

a)

Vague

b)

Specific

c)

Impossible to achieve

d)

Unimportant

53.

What is the SMART goal missing: I will get an A on my science test

a)

Specific

b)

Measurable

c)

Attainable

d)

Time-bound

54.

I will score 15 soccer goals this season

a)

SMART goal

b)

NOT a SMART goal