Who is Decision Making?

Decision making is when someone chooses what to do next by thinking about different options.

Imagine you're picking your favorite snack from a plate full of cookies, candies, and fruits. You don’t just grab the first one, you think about which one tastes best, which one has the most pieces, or maybe even which one makes you happy. That’s decision making in action!

Let's say it's time to go outside, and you have two pairs of shoes: your red sneakers and your blue slippers. You might think about what feels more comfortable, what looks cooler, or if the weather is nice enough for slippers. That thinking process, weighing choices, is how decision making works.

Sometimes decisions are bigger, like choosing between a toy car and a big puzzle. You might think about what you want to play with most, or even ask yourself, “Do I want something that moves or something that makes me think?” That’s decision making too, just on a bigger scale.

So, whether it's picking your snack, your shoes, or your favorite toy, decision making is all about thinking and choosing what feels right.