6th Grade Decision Making

1.

Before sitting down to take this quiz, what was the last decision that you had to make? What was it? What did you want to have happen after you decided? What were your possible choices? What did you pick? Why? (Remember to list all 5!)

2.

What is the very first step in making a good decision?

A.

List your options
B.

Let someone else decide
C.

Know what your situation is

Correct Answer
C. Know what your situation is

Explanation
If you don't know what situation you're actually in, than you don't know what your good options are.

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3.

There is only ONE correct choice when making a decision.

A.

True
B.

False

Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The statement "There is only ONE correct choice when making a decision" is false. When making a decision, there can be multiple correct choices depending on the situation, context, and individual preferences. Decision-making involves considering various options and selecting the one that aligns best with the desired outcome or goal. Therefore, it is incorrect to assume that there is only one correct choice when making a decision.

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4.

What are the possible outcomes for your decision? (You can check more than one box)

A.

"That was a good choice"
B.

"That was NOT a good choice"
C.

"I learned my lesson for next time"
D.

"This is why I'm better to let other people chose for me"

Correct Answer(s)
A. "That was a good choice"
B. "That was NOT a good choice"
C. "I learned my lesson for next time"

Explanation
Always take responsibility for your choices. It might be a great choice! It might be a bad choice, but even the bad choices we can still learn things from to do better next time.

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5.

When making a good decision you should always know what you want to happen in the end.

A.

True
B.

False

Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Knowing what you want to happen in the end is essential for making a good decision. This helps in setting clear goals and objectives, which in turn enables you to make choices that align with your desired outcome. Without a clear understanding of what you want to achieve, it becomes difficult to evaluate options and make decisions that will lead to the desired result. Therefore, it is important to have a clear vision of the desired outcome when making decisions.

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6.

Once you have your goal (what you want to have happen after you make your decision), and you know what your possible choices are, what should you do next?

A.

List the Pros (Good things) and Cons (Bad things) about your options
B.

Flip a coin and pick
C.

Let someone else decide!! This is WAY too dificult!

Correct Answer
A. List the Pros (Good things) and Cons (Bad things) about your options

Explanation
After determining your goal and identifying the possible choices, the next step is to list the pros and cons of each option. This allows you to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each choice, helping you make a more informed decision. By weighing the positive and negative aspects of each option, you can assess which one aligns better with your goal and make a rational decision based on the analysis.

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7.

If you found a wallet on the floor of the mall, what would you do?

A.

Keep walking because you're too busy talking/texting with your friends
B.

Pick it up and take it to the nearest security or information desk
C.

Take the money out and drop the wallet in the trash so no one finds it and looks for the lost money.

Correct Answer
B. Pick it up and take it to the nearest security or information desk

Explanation
The correct answer is to pick up the wallet and take it to the nearest security or information desk. This is the most responsible and ethical action to take when finding a lost item. By doing so, you are ensuring that the wallet is returned to its rightful owner and increasing the chances of the owner being reunited with their belongings.

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8.

If you had a friend who was trying to convince you to skip sports practice and try smoking a cigarette with them.

A.

Say "No, thanks" and stop being their friend.
B.

Say "No, thanks, I really can't miss this practice" and tell your coach and parent that your friend put you in a dificult situation you need some help with.
C.

Smoke the one cigarette so you don't look bad to your friend and then never do it again.

Correct Answer
B. Say "No, thanks, I really can't miss this practice" and tell your coach and parent that your friend put you in a dificult situation you need some help with.

Explanation
The correct answer is to say "No, thanks, I really can't miss this practice" and tell your coach and parent that your friend put you in a difficult situation you need some help with. This response shows responsibility and prioritizes the commitment to sports practice. By informing the coach and parent about the situation, the individual seeks guidance and support to handle the pressure from their friend. It demonstrates maturity and a willingness to make the right decision while seeking assistance from trusted adults.

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