Term ID: T4784

Rational Decision Making

/rational-decision-making/
Cognitive process involving systematic evaluation of options and consequences to make optimal choices.
Example: Using pros and cons lists, cost-benefit analysis, or decision trees to make important life choices objectively.

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Reference: Hastie & Dawes (2001)