True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or
false.
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A systematic decision-making process should be used each time you have to make a
decision.
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2.
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The decision-making process begins when you become aware of a problem and see
the need to make a decision.
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3.
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The same general decision-making process is used in an important decision such
as choosing a college major or buying a used car.
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4.
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The more important the decision, the more information needed.
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5.
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Once information about the problem is gathered, making a choice immediately
follows.
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6.
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In evaluating information, you organize the information into categories and
identify pros and cons of each possible choice.
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7.
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Self information and occupational information are both needed to make a good
occupational decision.
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8.
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Once you have made a decision, you are ready to put your choice into
action.
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9.
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Choosing not to decide is itself a choice.
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10.
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Common reality factors include age, experience, abilities, and physical
characteristics.
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11.
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The more alternatives you have, the easier it is to make a decision.
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12.
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One of the more difficult choices is choosing among equally desirable
alternatives.
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13.
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Most people acquire a similar decision-making style over time.
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14.
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Part of becoming a mature person is accepting responsibility for what happens to
you.
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15.
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Being a planner can increase the chances of being satisfied with your
decision.
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Matching
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Match each decision-making style to the correct statement listed below. Some
styles may be used more than once. a. | The agonizer | b. | The
mystic | c. | The fatalist | d. | The evader | e. | The
plunger | f. | The submissive | g. | The planner |
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Delays making the decision
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17.
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Wants others to make the decision
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Makes a decision because it “feels right”
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19.
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Becomes overwhelmed with all the data
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20.
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Balances facts and emotions
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21.
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Believes he or she doesn’t have control over choices
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22.
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Chooses the first alternative that comes to mind
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23.
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Spends too much time evaluating data
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24.
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Weighs all the information before choosing
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25.
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Bases decisions on what he or she thinks others would want
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Short Answer
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26.
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Give an example of how a decision made or not made influences a later
decision.
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27.
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Define what is meant by the term environment and then give an example of
how environment influences decisions.
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