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Problem-Solving Assessment

When I first took the problem-solving assessment, I ended up with a score of 35. This score placed me in the competent category regarding problem-solving. However, after retaking the test, I received a score of 42, which elevated me to the next tier, proficient. While I may not have reached the expert tier, I believe that being in the middle of proficient after four weeks of learning is commendable. The main question I struggled with before was "I can break down complex problems into smaller, manageable parts." After four weeks, I have learned to break down problems using step-by-step models. Once I learned about the simplexity problem-solving process, I could apply any problem to the eight-step process. One area where I could still improve is question six: "I review past experiences to inform my current problem-solving approach." When tackling a problem, I tend to find a solution first before considering the past. I treat every problem as a brand-new start and do not draw on prior knowledge.

Decision-Making Questionnaire

During the first week, when I took the decision-making questionnaire, my scores were mostly 3's and 4's, with five 1's and one 5. Some of the 1 (Never) scores I still uphold, such as question four: "I feel inferior to most people in making decisions." The reason this has not changed is that I understand that even if multiple people use the same process to make a decision, there will always be some variations. Not everyone is the same; to think that all answers should be the same is foolish. However, one area where I believe I have improved is in relying on others to assist me in making decisions. I have shifted my mindset from viewing others' help as them doing all the work to using their assistance to bounce ideas off them and gaining multiple perspectives on a decision. Now, I can ask other people for help without allowing their biases and interpretations to sway my judgment. A resource that has helped me improve on some of these questions is the Modified Decision Quality Model. Like the model in problem-solving, it helps break down decisions by employing methods such as collecting facts or framing my decisions within the three components: purpose, scale, and perspective.