1. Using your own words  define what the difference is between problem solving and decision making.

 

2. Look at the scenario below. Identify whether the scenario poses a problem to solve or a decision to be made. Explain HOW and WHY you came to your answer. provide references. 

• Imagine you are a physician who has been whose patient has the following matter up to you. The patient has an unusual infection, which lasts for a short time. The infection has a 15% chance of causing permanent brain damage. You may undertake a procedure that will prevent the brain damage from the infection (with 100% probability). However, the procedure itself has a 20% chance of causing brain damage itself. Should you undertake the procedure or not?