Decision Making Review

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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) 

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

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

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

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.