Lesson 1.1 – What Is Decision Making?

Lesson Objectives for Module 1, Lesson 1: “What is Decision Making?”

  1. Cognitive Domain (Remembering and Understanding)
    1. Define what decision-making is, including the role of decision-making in maintaining survival and fulfilling needs.
    1. Recognize how decision-making connects to routine daily activities and unmet needs.
    1. Explain basic reasons for decision-making, such as survival, safety, and security in a complex world.
  2. Affective Domain (Receiving and Responding)
    1. Discuss the role of emotions, anxiety, and social acceptance in decision-making in uncertain time.
    1. Respond to scenarios involving decision-making questions, such as “How do you know you made the right decision?”
  3. Psychomotor Domain (Imitation and Perception)
    1. Identify critical decision-making steps, including assessing needs and evaluating options.
    1. Outline a weekly needs assessment as a routine practice to improve decision-making skills. (Weekly Needs Assessment)

Weekly Needs Assessment Demo of John Smith

Practice with the WNA – Watch video and do it yourself