Cognitive biases
Evaluating Your Decision-Making Style
Evaluating Your Decision-Making Style
This directive is for clients who struggle with decisiveness or consistently defer to others’ opinions. It helps them examine the basis of their judgments by prompting a structured self-reflection on where they gather information and what standards they use to evaluate their options. The process is designed to illuminate their habitual approach to making choices, providing a concrete starting point for discussion.
The objective is to build the client’s awareness of their own process, creating a foundation for conversations about autonomy and interpersonal effectiveness. This tool is particularly useful when a client expresses conflict between their personal inclinations and external pressures, or reports a pattern of regret following significant decisions. It provides a clear reference point for targeted therapeutic work.
Evaluating Your Decision-Making Style
| Focus Area | Internal Sourcing | External Sourcing |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation Style | You evaluate based on what makes sense to you personally. | You evaluate based on what others think or the effect on them. |
| Primary Data | You rely on your own experience, values, and judgment. | You rely on outside opinions, data, or feedback from others. |
| Decision Process | You make decisions independently, based on your own conclusions. | You seek input and direction from others before deciding. |
| Source of Drive | You are driven by your own goals and internal standards. | You are driven by the need for approval or recognition from others. |
| Preference | You value the freedom to make your own choices. | You prefer having clear guidance and direction from an outside source. |
| Priority | You prioritize your own values and take responsibility for your choices. | You prioritize fitting in with the group and gaining its acceptance. |
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