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DIRECTIONS: Select a problem you now face and use the problem$-$solving, decision$-$making process you$ve$ learned $in$ class $to$ analyze the situation and come $to$ a decision. Follow the points below and use the template $on$ the next page $to$ document your processes and outcomes.

$A.$ Describe a personal problem you now face.

$B.$ Analyze the problem:

$$ Describe the problem.

$$ Why does $it$ exist? What caused $it?$ Who $is$ involved?

$$ What $is$ your goal $or$ desired outcome $(i.e.,$ how will you know when the problem $issolved)?$

$$ What options $do$ you have? What are the consequences, positive and negative, $of$ each $of$ these options?

$$ Are there people $or$ resources that might give you assistance $-$ either $in$ analyzing the problem, considering alternatives $or$ deciding $on$ the best course $of$ action?

$C.$ Decide $on$ the best course $of$ action for YOU. Why $is$ this the best course $of$ action?

$D.$ Carry out your decision. What steps would you need $to$ follow $in$ order $to$ carry out the plan?

$E.$ Evaluate: How did $it$ turn out? What criteria would you use $to$ evaluate your plan?