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Decision Making Skills

A Grade 8 social studies worksheet focused on developing critical decision-making skills through various scenarios and reflection.

Grade 8 Social studies Social SkillsDecision Making
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2 Short AnswerMultiple ChoiceFill in the BlanksTrue / FalseWord Bank

Standards

D2.Civ.8.6-8D2.Psy.2.6-8

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social studiesdecision makinglife skillsgrade 8
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Decision Making Skills Worksheet

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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful answers. This worksheet will help you practice your decision-making skills.

1. Describe a time when you had to make a difficult decision. What was the situation, and what factors did you consider?

2. Which of the following is NOT typically a step in the decision-making process?

a

Identifying the problem

b

Gathering information

c

Ignoring consequences

d

Evaluating options

3. A good decision-making process often involves considering both the short-term and long-term   of each choice.

4. When making a decision, it's important to identify your   and what you hope to achieve.

5. Relying solely on your emotions is always the best way to make a decision.

T

True

F

False

6. Scenario: Your friend asks you to help them cheat on a test. What are the potential consequences of saying yes and saying no? What decision would you make and why?

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

values
alternatives
evaluate
consequences

7. Before making a decision, it's helpful to list all possible  .

8. Our personal   often guide our choices and actions.