HCA$120$: Concepts for Practice

Learning Activity: Problem$-$Solving & Decision$-$Making

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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?

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

$$ 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?

Self$-$Reflection:

$$ Was this a new way for you to deal with a problem?

$$ How did it feel to you?

$$ Were you happy with the outcome?

$$ What did you learn from the process?

Problem$-$ Solving Exercise: Template for Report

PROBLEM:

ANALYSIS OF THE PROBLEM:

YOUR GOAL OR DESIRED OUTCOME:

OPTIONS POSITIVE CONSEQUENCES NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES

SOURCES OF ASSISTANCE:

YOUR DECISION:

EVALUATION $/$ REFLECTION ON THE DECISION AND THE PROCESS: