Definition: a choice, judgment, or conclusion
decision
Definition: decisions that are made often and automatically
routine decisions
Definition: decisions based on feelings or reactions to situations
impulse decisions
decision-making process
Definition: choices or options
alternatives
Definition: giving up one thing in return for another
trade-off
Definition: to put a plan into action
implement
TRUE OR FALSE? Routine decisions are decisions that have never required thought or planning. Explain.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE? Many decisions in life should not be made on impulse. Explain.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: The first step in making a thoughtful decision is to define the issue or question that needs to be addressed. Explain.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE? Some decisions can be stated as problems that need to be solved. Explain.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: It is better to just accept a poor decision than to try to learn from the experience. Explain.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: Personal decisions and career decisions do not affect each other. Explain.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: Career decisions should be treated as routine decisions. Explain.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: After choosing a career, people will still have many decisions to make regarding their future work. Explain.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: When you avoid making a decision, you are really choosing to keep things as they are.
TRUE
"If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice!"
Give TWO examples of routine decisions.
answers may vary
What is the relationship between decisions and trade-offs?
There is an exchange or trade-off for every decision you make.
On what are impulse decisions based?
feelings or reactions to certain situations
What should you consider when forecasting the possible outcome of each alternative to a decision?
- short-term and long-term results
- how might decision affect you and other people in your life
When people implement plans, what are they doing?
putting plans into action
Which is result of personal decision?
A. classes offered by school
B. friends you have
C. your football team's opponents
D. businesses that offer entry-level jobs
B. friends you have
What happens when you do NOT make a decision?
NO action - decide to accept whatever happens - give up a chance to manage your own life
Give TWO examples of personal decisions.
answers will vary
Give an example of a trade-off.
answers will vary.