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Smart Decision Training Step 7 of 18 beginner
How Information Sources Shape Decisions
Your sense of right and wrong came from somewhere. Learn the sources Smart Decision Training names, and how to check that a source fits the issue.
By the end, you can
name the sources of information the training lists and check whether one is reliable for a decision.
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How Information Sources Shape Decisions
QUEST SDT-05-SOURCES-OF-INFORMATION
Why this matters
Much of what feels like common sense was learned somewhere: at home, at school, from friends, on the news.
Those sources shape what you notice, trust and ignore, often without you realising it.
Knowing where an idea came from is the first step to checking it. 🔎
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What you'll cover
- 1 Why this mattersfree preview above
- 2 The core idea
- 3 Sources shape interpretation
- 4 Familiar does not mean correct
- 5 Some information is manipulated
- 6 Awareness creates distance
- 7 What to do
- 8 The challenge
- 9 What to take with you
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How Information Sources Shape Decisions: questions
How long does How Information Sources Shape Decisions take?
About 10 minutes: 9 short lessons, 2 quick checks and a 5-question final challenge. Your progress is saved after every step, so you can stop and carry on later.
How much does How Information Sources Shape Decisions cost?
R19, paid securely online, or 19 learning credits from your wallet. You pay once: if you don’t pass the challenge, you try again at no extra cost.
What do I need to pass?
4 out of 5 on the final challenge (80%). The quick checks along the way help you learn and do not count towards your mark.
Is the certificate accredited?
No. A MicroQuest is informal learning. Your certificate proves you completed it and has a number and QR code anyone can verify, but it is not an accredited qualification or SETA/QCTO credits, and it says so.
Can I do it on my phone?
Yes. Tap Start to learn in your phone’s browser, or send QUEST SDT-05-SOURCES-OF-INFORMATION to 076 263 6000 on WhatsApp. It is the same MicroQuest and the same certificate either way.
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