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What is the first step in the decision-making process?
What is the first step in the decision-making process?
What is the criteria weight allocated to "amenities"?
What is the criteria weight allocated to "amenities"?
Which alternative received the lowest score in the evaluation of "cost"?
Which alternative received the lowest score in the evaluation of "cost"?
What is the primary concern addressed regarding the traditional decision-making process?
What is the primary concern addressed regarding the traditional decision-making process?
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What is the MOST LIKELY reason the author highlights the limitations of the traditional decision-making process?
What is the MOST LIKELY reason the author highlights the limitations of the traditional decision-making process?
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What is the primary purpose of the text?
What is the primary purpose of the text?
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Which of the following aspects is NOT mentioned as a potential concern regarding the applicability of the traditional decision-making process to emergency scenes?
Which of the following aspects is NOT mentioned as a potential concern regarding the applicability of the traditional decision-making process to emergency scenes?
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In what type of environment are rational, analytical decisions most likely to be made?
In what type of environment are rational, analytical decisions most likely to be made?
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How does stress affect our ability to process information?
How does stress affect our ability to process information?
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The text uses a third-grade word problem as an example to illustrate which point?
The text uses a third-grade word problem as an example to illustrate which point?
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What does the text suggest is a key factor in making rational decisions?
What does the text suggest is a key factor in making rational decisions?
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What is the primary purpose of the author using the example of changing card values in the word problem?
What is the primary purpose of the author using the example of changing card values in the word problem?
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What is the main idea conveyed by the text?
What is the main idea conveyed by the text?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a challenge in making decisions under stress?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a challenge in making decisions under stress?
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What is the main takeaway from the text regarding decision-making in civilized nations?
What is the main takeaway from the text regarding decision-making in civilized nations?
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What can the blue corner piece in the puzzle likely represent?
What can the blue corner piece in the puzzle likely represent?
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What is the purpose of identifying pieces that fit with the blue corner piece?
What is the purpose of identifying pieces that fit with the blue corner piece?
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How does one eliminate pieces that do not match the blue corner piece?
How does one eliminate pieces that do not match the blue corner piece?
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What does the term 'tacit knowledge' refer to in the context of solving puzzles?
What does the term 'tacit knowledge' refer to in the context of solving puzzles?
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Which piece of information does the participant gain after identifying pieces that match the blue piece?
Which piece of information does the participant gain after identifying pieces that match the blue piece?
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In what way can knowledge from past experiences assist in solving the puzzle?
In what way can knowledge from past experiences assist in solving the puzzle?
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When fitting together puzzle pieces, what is the initial focus on the blue piece indicative of?
When fitting together puzzle pieces, what is the initial focus on the blue piece indicative of?
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Why might the blue corner piece be placed in either the top or bottom corner?
Why might the blue corner piece be placed in either the top or bottom corner?
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What typically happens to decision-making when a person is under stress?
What typically happens to decision-making when a person is under stress?
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Which term describes the physical reaction to stress that influences decision-making?
Which term describes the physical reaction to stress that influences decision-making?
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How does intuition relate to decision-making under stress?
How does intuition relate to decision-making under stress?
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Why might people find it concerning that emergency decision-makers rely on gut feelings?
Why might people find it concerning that emergency decision-makers rely on gut feelings?
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What is a common argument against relying on intuition in decision-making?
What is a common argument against relying on intuition in decision-making?
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In what environment can distractions significantly impact problem-solving ability?
In what environment can distractions significantly impact problem-solving ability?
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What can result from relying on intuitive gut feelings in decision-making?
What can result from relying on intuitive gut feelings in decision-making?
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What commonly occurs when short-term memory is overloaded?
What commonly occurs when short-term memory is overloaded?
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How does short-term memory overload affect decision-making?
How does short-term memory overload affect decision-making?
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What is essential to understand regarding the role of intuition in decision-making?
What is essential to understand regarding the role of intuition in decision-making?
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What analogy is used to describe the effects of short-term memory overload?
What analogy is used to describe the effects of short-term memory overload?
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What makes the brain different from a computer regarding memory management?
What makes the brain different from a computer regarding memory management?
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Why might someone have difficulty recalling lunch from a specific date many years ago?
Why might someone have difficulty recalling lunch from a specific date many years ago?
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What happens to first responders when their short-term memory is overwhelmed?
What happens to first responders when their short-term memory is overwhelmed?
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What was demonstrated through research regarding experiences and memory?
What was demonstrated through research regarding experiences and memory?
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What might be a consequence of short-term memory overload in public safety scenarios?
What might be a consequence of short-term memory overload in public safety scenarios?
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What ability did participants with normal prefrontal cortexes demonstrate that those with damaged prefrontal cortexes lacked?
What ability did participants with normal prefrontal cortexes demonstrate that those with damaged prefrontal cortexes lacked?
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How are various stimuli stored in the brain according to the content?
How are various stimuli stored in the brain according to the content?
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What metaphor is used to describe how the brain stores experiences?
What metaphor is used to describe how the brain stores experiences?
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Under stress, which aspect of situation gathering may affect conscious knowledge according to the content?
Under stress, which aspect of situation gathering may affect conscious knowledge according to the content?
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Why might a person struggle to recall a familiar face immediately after encountering them?
Why might a person struggle to recall a familiar face immediately after encountering them?
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What was the limitation faced by participants with damaged prefrontal cortexes in the card gambling scenario?
What was the limitation faced by participants with damaged prefrontal cortexes in the card gambling scenario?
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What role does emotion play in decision making as mentioned in the content?
What role does emotion play in decision making as mentioned in the content?
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How does the brain reassemble memories of experiences according to the content?
How does the brain reassemble memories of experiences according to the content?
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Flashcards
Define the problem
Define the problem
Identify the main issue needing resolution, such as burnout.
Decision-making criteria
Decision-making criteria
Factors used to evaluate options, like cost and amenities.
Weight allocation
Weight allocation
Assigning importance percentages to each decision-making criterion.
Develop alternatives
Develop alternatives
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Evaluate alternatives
Evaluate alternatives
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Rational decision-making
Rational decision-making
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Emergency decision-making
Emergency decision-making
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Realities of decision-making
Realities of decision-making
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Stress Impact on Decisions
Stress Impact on Decisions
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Complex Information
Complex Information
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Physiological Reactions
Physiological Reactions
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Word Problem Example
Word Problem Example
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Changing Information
Changing Information
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Card Riddle
Card Riddle
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Low vs. High Stress
Low vs. High Stress
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Short-term memory capacity
Short-term memory capacity
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Memory overload
Memory overload
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Impact on decision-making
Impact on decision-making
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Information processing
Information processing
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RAM analogy
RAM analogy
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Role of stress
Role of stress
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Long-term memory
Long-term memory
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Memory retention
Memory retention
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Decision Under Stress
Decision Under Stress
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Intuitive Decision Making
Intuitive Decision Making
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Fight or Flight Response
Fight or Flight Response
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Impact of Stress on Decisions
Impact of Stress on Decisions
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Subconscious Experience
Subconscious Experience
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Evolutionary Programming
Evolutionary Programming
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Gut Feelings
Gut Feelings
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Prefrontal Cortex Role
Prefrontal Cortex Role
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Intuition in Decision Making
Intuition in Decision Making
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Pattern Recognition
Pattern Recognition
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Effect of Damaged Prefrontal Cortex
Effect of Damaged Prefrontal Cortex
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Memory Storage
Memory Storage
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Coherent Memories
Coherent Memories
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Subconscious Triggers
Subconscious Triggers
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Stress and Memory Recall
Stress and Memory Recall
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Corner pieces in puzzles
Corner pieces in puzzles
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Assumptions in puzzles
Assumptions in puzzles
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Pattern matching
Pattern matching
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Tacit knowledge
Tacit knowledge
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Clues in decision-making
Clues in decision-making
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Cues in problem-solving
Cues in problem-solving
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Process of elimination
Process of elimination
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Study Notes
Situational Awareness Chapter 2
- Early decision-making research often occurred in classrooms and labs, not realistic high-stakes environments.
- An example study involved a stock trading experiment with students, providing hypothetical funds.
- Participants were given information about specific companies, evaluated them, and made investment decisions.
- The study's aim was to understand decision-making processes, not maximize profits.
- Researchers investigated how students made their investment decisions.
Traditional Decision-Making Process
- Steps in a rational or analytical decision-making process:
- Define the problem
- Identify decision-making criteria
- Weigh criteria by importance
- Generate alternatives
- Evaluate each alternative based on the weighted criteria
- Choose the best alternative
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the chosen course of action
Reflection in Decision-Making
- Step 7: Reflecting on the decision's effectiveness.
- Evaluate whether the decision was effective in achieving desired outcomes, considering original expectations and unforeseen consequences.
Decision Making Under Stress
- Stress affects rational decision-making, potentially triggering irrational or emotional responses.
- Intuitive gut feelings can be useful during high-stress, time-constrained situations.
- Decision-makers process data and information to form mental models of the unfolding situation.
- Pattern matching from stored experiences can quickly provide potential responses.
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This quiz examines crucial aspects of decision-making as discussed in Chapter 2 of Situational Awareness. It covers early research methods in decision-making, the traditional decision-making process, and the importance of reflection after making decisions. Test your understanding of these fundamental concepts.