Making Informed Decisions Answers

Which vocabulary term is defined as “standards by which something can be judged”? A. criteria B. judgment C. alternative D. informed decision Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which statement about taking out the trash is FALSE? A. You can choose whether or not to take out the trash. B. If you choose to take out the trash, your parent will likely be pleased . C. You have no alternatives when told to take out the trash; you MUST do it. D. If you choose not to take out the trash, there may be a negative consequence. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which vocabulary term is defined as “a decision made after considering all of the information available”? A. criteria B. judgment C. alternative D. informed decision Please select the best answer from the choices provided

All of the following are good ways to evaluate written sources of information EXCEPT: A. author’s purpose B. author’s credentials C. timeliness of information D. a friend’s opinion of it Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which vocabulary term is defined as “opinion or decision based on analysis”? A. criteria B. judgment C. alternative D. informed decision Please select the best answer from the choices provided

All of the following information sources would be useful in choosing a pet EXCEPT: A. books about cats B. animal shelters’ web sites C. televised pet food commercials D. pamphlets from a veterinarian Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Sheree’s Decision Matrix Chart Based on the chart above, what can you guess about Sheree? A. Sheree doesn’t like hiking. B. Sheree doesn’t like the beach. C. Sheree doesn’t care about visiting her family. D. Sheree has never been to Seattle or Denver before. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Sheree’s Decision Matrix Chart Based on the chart above, which of the following statements is FALSE? A. Sheree’s aunt and cousins live in Denver. B. The airfare to Seattle is more expensive than Denver. C. Denver has fun activities like a concert and great hiking. D. Sheree is trying to decide between a vacation to Seattle or Denver. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Individual decisions can influence the lives of all of the following people EXCEPT: A. family B. friends C. community D. author of source information Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Sheree’s Decision Matrix Chart Based on the chart above, which activity is ONLY available in Denver? A. going to the beach B. mountain biking C. hanging out with cousins D. going to a concert at Red Rocks Please select the best answer from the choices provided