The distinctive feature of linear model of decision making is:

Responses

that the decision maker identifies the problem and reviews a few reasonable alternatives.

that the decision maker identifies the problem and reviews a few reasonable alternatives.

when problems, solutions, participants and choice opportunities inform decisions

when problems, solutions, participants and choice opportunities inform decisions

when past experience and gut feelings are used to make the decision because no other options are available

when past experience and gut feelings are used to make the decision because no other options are available

when an individual lists pros and cons and adds numerical value or $$weight$$ to each.