Decision-Making Activities
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Objective
I can analyze the potential consequences of different decisions.
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Warm-up video
TED-Ed · 5:16Vetted channel
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
Define "decision fatigue" as described in the video.
According to the video, what are three factors that can influence how quickly someone experiences decision fatigue?
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Imagine you have a big test tomorrow, but you also have the opportunity to go to a concert with your friends. What are the potential consequences of choosing to study versus choosing to go to the concert, considering the concept of decision fatigue? You need to choose between two summer jobs: one that pays more but requires long hours and complex tasks, and another that pays less but offers more free time and simpler work. What are the potential consequences of each choice, considering the concept of decision fatigue? ”
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