May 30, 2023
by Elizabeth Pratt
The decision making capability of college students has likely been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Researchers from Ohio State University found that students had less consistent decision making in the fall semester of 2020 compared with students who had previously participated in the study in previous years.
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October 15, 2021
by Tina Arnoldi
Uncertainty motivates people to change behaviors, even when that change may not provide a better outcome. People feel a need to take some action in the face of uncertainty.
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June 23, 2019
by Elizabeth Pratt
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by options available in the cereal aisle, you're not alone. It's called choice overload and a new study from the University of Buffalo has examined motivational factors that contribute to the phenomenon.
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May 25, 2014
by Christie Hunter
Among many other factors like thinking abilities, leadership qualities, etc., introversion and extroversion also influences the decisions of a person. Both types of persons think in different ways and have different approach towards various aspects of life. According to Castro (2013)1, introverts and extroverts not only have differences in opinions, but their brains also operate in different ways. This is the reason that their approach towards dealing the same matter differs drastically.
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