Quizzes

Decision Making Quiz

People typically fall into one of five categories of decision making styles. Depending on the situation and who’s with you, you may use more than one style. But almost all of us tend to use one particular style more often than others.

What is your decision-making style? Answer these five questions to find out.

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When you are making a decision, what is your main goal? *

Keeping your life as it is
Living up to people’s expectations
Taking all of the evidence into account
Making a decision and moving on as soon as possible
Avoiding the decision

How stressful is making decisions for you most of the time, and why? *

Very stressful. I like to decide that second.
Very stressful. I can’t stop thinking about it until I decide.
Moderately stressful. I like to get extra info before I make a choice.
Not stressful. I pick the option that causes the fewest problems.
Not stressful. I usually choose what my friends do.

It’s Thursday, and you’re making plans for the weekend! One group of your friends wants to see a movie and another group is meeting for dinner. How do you decide what to do? *

I go to the one I was invited to first. I already said yes, and they asked first!
I ask my best friends what they’re doing, and go with them.
I think about what I did last weekend and do that.
I look at the movie and restaurant reviews and ask my BFFs what they’re doing.
I wait until 6 p.m. on that night to decide.

You’ve been accepted to two colleges. You’re interested in both and are deciding which one to go to. How do you choose? *

I read every admissions brochure, ask everyone I know for advice, and then decide.
Put it off until the deadline. I ask for help the night before.
No brainer, I pick the school with the best reputation.
Of course I pick the school I’ve always wanted to go to.
Hmm … I think hard about it right when I get accepted, and decide ASAP.

What kind of information matters the most when you’re making a decision? *

Info that matches my gut reaction
Info I find first
What my friends and people I trust say
Whether each option would change my life
All of the above