Week 7 Assignment: Decision Making Analysis Paper
1. Create a one-paragraph hypothetical scenario that illustrates one of the
following types of dilemmas or challenges.
● A moral dilemma (e.g., deciding whether to report a coworker for
unethical behavior)
● A practical problem (e.g., choosing between job offers with
different benefits)
● A personal decision (e.g., deciding whether to pursue further
education or enter the workforce)
2. In 2–3 pages, analyze the cognitive processes involved in making a
decision. Respond to each of the following:
● Identify and define the problem or dilemma.
● Gather relevant information and consider alternative options.
● Evaluate the potential consequences of each option.
● Decide and implement a plan of action.
3. Reflection: Respond to the following:
● What decision-making strategies would be employed in your
scenario?
● How could cognitive biases or heuristics influence the
decision-making process?
● Consider any ethical or moral considerations that would be
involved.
Your paper should include and incorporate 3 scholarly sources. Your paper
must be in APA Style and include in-text citations and a reference list. Your
textbook can be one of the sources.