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What factors influence the quality of decision-making according to the text?
What factors influence the quality of decision-making according to the text?
Core values, internal preferences, societal influences, social abilities, cultural training, neurobiology, comfort with authority and power
Who was asked to share insights on the key differences between how men and women make decisions?
Who was asked to share insights on the key differences between how men and women make decisions?
Dr. Therese Huston
What is the title of Dr. Therese Huston's current book mentioned in the text?
What is the title of Dr. Therese Huston's current book mentioned in the text?
How Women Decide: What’s True, What’s Not, and What Strategies Spark the Best Choices
What does the text emphasize about the perception of women when they are stressed?
What does the text emphasize about the perception of women when they are stressed?
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In what area has Dr. Therese Huston spent the past fifteen years helping people?
In what area has Dr. Therese Huston spent the past fifteen years helping people?
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How do men and women differ in their decision-making behaviors under stress?
How do men and women differ in their decision-making behaviors under stress?
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What did Mara Mather and Ruud van den Bos find about men's decision-making under stress?
What did Mara Mather and Ruud van den Bos find about men's decision-making under stress?
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How do women react differently to stress compared to men in decision-making situations?
How do women react differently to stress compared to men in decision-making situations?
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What is the 'dogsled problem' that Therese Huston discusses regarding women's leadership and decision-making?
What is the 'dogsled problem' that Therese Huston discusses regarding women's leadership and decision-making?
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Why is it important to have both men and women involved in high-stakes decision-making?
Why is it important to have both men and women involved in high-stakes decision-making?
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Study Notes
Factors Influencing Decision-Making Quality
- Multiple factors, including gender, influence the quality of decision-making.
Gender Differences in Decision-Making
- Dr. Therese Huston, a cognitive psychologist, was asked to share insights on the key differences between men's and women's decision-making processes.
Dr. Therese Huston's Work
- Dr. Therese Huston's current book is titled "How Women Decide".
- Dr. Huston has spent the past 15 years helping people, particularly women, in the area of leadership and decision-making.
Decision-Making Under Stress
- Men and women differ in their decision-making behaviors under stress.
- Research by Mara Mather and Ruud van den Bos found that men's decision-making under stress becomes more impulsive and risk-taking.
- Women, on the other hand, react differently to stress by becoming more cautious and risk-averse in decision-making situations.
The 'Dogsled Problem'
- The 'dogsled problem' refers to the phenomenon where women in leadership positions are more likely to be doubted and questioned, even when they are making good decisions.
- This phenomenon occurs because women are perceived as being more emotional and less competent when they are stressed.
Importance of Diverse Decision-Making Teams
- It is essential to have both men and women involved in high-stakes decision-making to ensure diverse perspectives and better decision-making outcomes.
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Test your knowledge on how women's decision-making is influenced by stress perception and societal norms. Explore the factors that impact professional success and learn about core values and internal preferences.
