| A | B |
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| problem solving | process used to make decisions when selecting from two or more possible choices |
| consequences | advantages and disadvantages resulting from a decision |
| authority style | person relies on someone else to make decisions for him or her |
| intuitive style | to make a decision based on the choise that FEELS best |
| fatalistic style | believing that whatever a person decides will happen anyway |
| impulsive style | making decisions without thinking about them or their consequences |
| rational style | making decisions based on personal feelingsand values and the facts of the situation |
| personal characteristics | qualities that make an individual unique |
| work environment | work setting |
| personal orientation | unique individual direction which is a combination of a person's abilities, interests, aptitudes, and overall personality |
| environental orientation | when a person prefers physical activity in the outdoor environment |
| mechanical orientation | when a person prefers work involving machines, tools and logic |
| spatial perception | recognizing forms in space and the relationships of plane and solid objects |
| scientific orientation | when a person prefers to use his or her intellect more than physical or social skills to solve problems |
| creative orientation | when a person uses feelings, imagination and intuition to react to social and work situations |
| introspective ability | skill to examine one's own thoughts and feelings |
| sociable orientation | when a person a person is usually helpful to others and enjoys spending time with other people |
| empathizing | sharing another's thoughts and feelings |
| conciliating | bringing others together; winning over |
| persuasive orientation | when a person has strong personal relations, persuasion, verbal communication, organization and leadership skills |
| structured orientation | when a person tends to select educational and career goals approved by society; prefers clearly defined tasks |
