Decision-Making Processes and Influences

Questions and Answers

How can a decision impact others?

Every decision has consequences that affect the person making the decision as well as others involved. These consequences can be immediate or long-lasting and can be positive, negative, or a combination of both.

Which of these is NOT a routine decision?

What to wear to school

What time to go to bed at night

Deciding to end a relationship (correct)

What to have for dinner

Describe the decision-making process STRONG.

S: State the issue. T: Think about your options. R: Rate the consequences. O: Organize your thoughts. N: Narrow down the possibilities and act. G: Go over your decision.

Describe internal factors of decision making.

Internal factors include attitude, emotions, and ethics. Attitude influences how you react, emotions can lead to poor decisions, and ethics influence fairness and justice in decisions. Signup and view all the answers

One reason poor decisions are often made is because of impulsiveness.

True Signup and view all the answers

Every decision has consequences.

True Signup and view all the answers

Economic factors in decision making fall under the category of __________.

External factors Signup and view all the answers

Why are poor decisions made?

Poor decisions occur due to lack of decision-making skills, failure to consider consequences, misunderstanding factors, emotional reactions, or impulsiveness. Signup and view all the answers

When making decisions, you should not worry about how your decision will affect others.

False Signup and view all the answers

Describe the key factors in correcting a poor decision.

Stop-Think-Go: Stop and admit the poor decision, think about whom to talk to and the options available, and then act to correct the problem. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Decision Impact

Every decision influences the decision-maker and those affected, with consequences that can be immediate or long-term.
Consequences can be positive, negative, or a mix of both.

Decision Types

Routine decisions include habitual choices like bedtime and dinner.
Significant decisions, such as ending a relationship, are not considered routine.

Decision-Making Process (STRONG)

State the issue and identify necessary decisions.
Think about options, their importance, and possible alternatives.
Rate consequences of each option using the HELP method.
Organize thoughts and reflect on personal values.
Narrow down options to a single decision and take action.
Go over the decision post-implementation to assess outcomes and consider changes if needed.

Internal Factors

Internal factors influencing decisions include attitude, emotions, and ethics.
A positive attitude encourages exploring more options and eases decision-making.
Emotional decision-making can lead to poor choices and should generally be avoided.
Ethics shape decision-making, promoting fairness and justice, grounded in values and priorities.

Impulsivity and Decision Quality

Impulsiveness is a key reason for poor decision-making.

Consequences of Decisions

Every decision results in consequences, highlighting the importance of careful consideration.

Economic Factors

Economic factors in decision-making are categorized as external factors.

Reasons for Poor Decisions

Poor decision-making arises from inadequate skills, lack of consequence consideration, emotional influence, and impulsiveness.

Consideration of Others

It is crucial to consider how decisions will impact others.

Correcting Poor Decisions

The approach to rectifying a poor decision involves the "Stop-Think-Go" method:
- Stop: Acknowledge the mistake without blaming others.
- Think: Identify whom to consult for potential solutions.
- Go: Act to rectify the decision, which may include leaving the situation or apologizing.

Description

Explore the intricacies of decision-making through this quiz that covers various types of decisions, their impacts, and the structured STRONG process. Understand how internal factors like emotions and ethics influence our choices. Test your knowledge on making effective decisions in personal and professional contexts.