Decision Making Styles Inventory


We are interested in how you typically go about making decisions. Think about different situations and contexts where you have made decisions recently. Then for each statement, indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with that statement. Keep in mind that there are no right or wrong answers to any of these items, because there is no single 'best' way to make every decision. It is important that you try to answer all questions.

1. Simple decision rules usually work best for me.
    Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree


2. In making decisions I first make a careful initial estimate of the situation.
    Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree


3. I think that relying on one’s 'gut feelings' is a sound decision making principle.
    Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree


4. In making decisions I first try to make a mental list of all the factors or attributes that will be important to my decision.
    Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree


5. Before I make a decision, I like to figure out the most efficient way of studying it.
    Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree


6. There are many common sense 'rules of thumb' that I know of that usually lead to good decisions.
    Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree


7. I feel that if I plan my decisions carefully I will make good decisions.
    Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree


8. After making a decision, I find that I often go back and re evaluate the situation.
    Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree


9. I tend to be someone who worries a lot over decisions I’ve made.
    Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree


10. I rarely rehash old decisions I’ve made.
    Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree


11. Worrying about future decisions that I have to make is something I often do.
    Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree


12. When forced to make a quick decision, I find that information that readily comes to mind is usually the most useful in making a choice.
    Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree


13. I’m very rational when it comes to evaluating risky options.
    Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree


14. I try to pay attention to past information in making new decisions.
    Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree