Decision-Making
Objective: describes a decision-making mode that is based on logic and impersonal facts.
Students who favor making decisions objectively…
- Have a sincere need for things to make sense
- Good at spotting flaws or inconsistencies
- Measure themselves by their knowledge or skills
Things you can do to honor this preference:
- Recognize that their questioning is not meant as disrespect
Subjective: describes a decision-making mode that is based on values and personal impact.
Students who favor making decisions subjectively…
- Seek validation of their feelings and values
- Need to know that others care how they feel
- Measure themselves by approval they receive from others
Things you can do to honor this preference:
- Teach them to set personal boundaries and evaluate their own performance