Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.

Researchers in the field of psychology have found that one of the best ways to make an important decision, such as choosing a university to attend or a business to invest in, ___(1)___. Psychologists ___(2)___ to see how similar they are. Proponents of the worksheet procedure believe that it will yield optimal, that is, the best decisions.
Worksheets require defining the problem in a clear and concise way and then listing all possible solutions to the problem. Next, the pertinent considerations that will be affected by each decision are listed, and the relative importance of each consideration or consequence is determined. Each consideration is assigned a numerical value to reflect its relative importance. ___(3)___. The alternative with the highest number of points
emerges as the best decision.
One of the benefits of a pencil-and-paper decision-making procedure is that it permits people to deal with more variables than their minds can generally comprehend and remember. ___(4)___. A realistic example for many college students is the question "What will I do after graduation?" A graduate might seek a position that offers specialized training, pursue an advanced degree, or travel abroad for a year. It is important to be clear about the distinction between long-range and immediate goals because long-range goals often involve a different decision than short-range ones. Focusing on long-range goals, ___(5)___.