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English 15 Public

Making Good Decisions

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To make a reasoned decision it is necessary to think: a) abstractly, b) carefuly, c) clearly d) critically

critically

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Upon completing a list of alternatives for making a decision, the next step is to: a) ask your parents, b) identify your goal, c) carry out the decision or d) assess each of them

assess each of them

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Every decision is based on: a)brainstorming b) other people's opinions or c weighting alternatives

weighing various alternatives.

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In many cases if you wait until you are absolutely, 100 percent certain that you have made the right decision, you will a) avoid any down-sides to the decision. b) get the most benefit possible from that decision. c) never act

never act.

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Decision making is a) giving considerable thought to an idea. b) the deepest examination of our beliefs and values. c) the process of deciding among various alternatives.

the process of deciding among various alternatives.

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what is meant by "Learn to view indecision as a decision. Being indecisive when making a decision is an indication that you are A) passionate about at least one of your choices. B) need therapy because everyone needs to make decisions.

do not have sufficient interest to make a commitment.

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The process of considering and assessing your alternatives when making a decision includes a) settling on the first potential solution that you can think of. B) a group project that involves at least three individuals. or C)

considering obvious as well as not so obvious options.

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Being able to think clearly and without bias is the basis for ________ thinking. a) innovative, b) liberal c) conservative or d critical

Critical

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Which of the following are advantages of giving a decision time? (Select all that apply.)

a) Sometimes you will have a change in viewpoint. and b) Sometimes the situation changes while you wait.

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Recall strategies for solving life's messier problems.What are recommended strategies for solving the messier problems of our daily lives?

Use a graph, chart, or drawing to redefine the problem and Break the problem down into smaller, more manageable pieces.

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True or False people jump into conclusions because they Because they are misinformed or there is a lack of information

True

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True or false, viewing a problem from another person's point of view is useful because it provides you with someone else to bounce ideas off.

false: it provides a new perspective that might make the problem easier to solve.

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Common sense statements often make contradictory claims, which in turn provides us with: a) developmental advice. b) contradictory advice. c) prescriptive advice

contradictory advice

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Which of the following statements is most likely to be a case of opinion instead of fact?

Every college student needs to take a writing course in their first semester.

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The real power of the coin-toss strategy for making a tough decision is that it

can help you discover your true feelings.

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