3 Questions
What is the cognitive process resulting in the selection of a belief or a course of action among several possible alternative options?
Decision-making
What type of knowledge is often used to fill the gaps in complex decision-making processes?
Tacit knowledge
What is the final result of every decision-making process?
A final choice
Study Notes
Decision Making Process
- The cognitive process resulting in the selection of a belief or a course of action among several possible alternative options is called decision making.
Knowledge in Decision Making
- Tacit knowledge is often used to fill the gaps in complex decision-making processes.
Decision-Making Outcome
- The final result of every decision-making process is a commitment to a particular course of action.
Test your knowledge of decision-making in psychology and explore the cognitive processes behind selecting beliefs and courses of action. Discover the factors that influence rational and irrational decision-making and learn about the reasoning process involved.
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