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  • Essay / The Decision Making Process - 576

    In our daily lives we face a number of decisions, whether it is something simple like what clothes to wear or a decision major ethics that can have a significant impact on a person's life. We may not realize it, but every decision we make has a number of factors that help determine our decisions. According to most psychologists, the decision-making process involves recognizing, evaluating, deciding, and executing an action to resolve the dilemma (Lincoln, S. and Holmes, EK, 2010). As this decision process unfolds, elements, both internal and external, influence our final decision. As we know, our internal and external experiences, such as our morality and the people around us, shape the way we see things and think about certain aspects of life. As a result, these aspects help us unconsciously determine the decisions we make on a daily basis. .When we make decisions, our main goal is to do what is right not only for us but also for those affected by the decision. A person's morals are their standards and beliefs about what they think is the right or wrong thing to do. Our morality therefore exerts a great influence on daily decision-making. In psychology, it is said that there are stages of moral development created by Kohlberg. In Kohlberg's stage theory, there are six levels of thinking to determine what is right and wrong. The stage of moral reasoning a person is in, which ranges from punishment orientation to an individual's principles and conscience, can play a large role in how they act. “Ethical decision-making involves four distinct psychological stages: moral sensitivity/awareness, moral judgment, moral motivation/intention, and moral action/courage” (Lincoln, S. and Holmes, EK, 2010). During these steps, you must distinguish right from wrong, consider the consequences of your choices, and make the right decision. What you believe to be morally right will determine the decision you make. Other beliefs, such as biases, can also lead you to make certain decisions (Howard, 2012). In the case of Julius Caesar, when he said “jacta alia est,” he was crossing the Rubicon River. By crossing this river he became an invader, but he believed he had to do it, so he decided to do it. As we all know, the experiences you have and the people around you will influence the actions you take in life..