Critical Thinking
The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.
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“decision-making processes”
Weighted Scoring
A prioritization method that assigns different weights to criteria based on their importance, helping to make informed decisions and prioritize tasks effectively.
Affect Heuristic
A mental shortcut where current emotions influence decisions, often bypassing logic and reasoning.
Dual Process Theory
A framework suggesting there are two systems of thinking: System 1 (fast, automatic) and System 2 (slow, deliberate), influencing decision-making and behavior.
Availability Heuristic
A mental shortcut that relies on immediate examples that come to mind when evaluating a specific topic, concept, method, or decision.
Cold States
Emotional states where individuals are calm and rational, often contrasted with hot states where emotions run high.
Groupshift
A phenomenon where group members make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclination of its members due to group discussions and interactions.
McNamara Fallacy
The error of making decisions based solely on quantitative observations and ignoring all other factors.
Decision Architecture
The design of environments in which people make decisions, influencing their choices and behaviors.