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Making Decisions That Matter - How People Face Important Life Choices (Paperback)
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Making Decisions That Matter - How People Face Important Life Choices (Paperback)
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Researchers studying decision making have traditionally studied the
phenomenon in the laboratory, with hypothetical decisions that may
or may not involve the decision maker's values, passions, or areas
of expertise. The assumption is that the findings of these
well-controlled laboratory studies will shed light on the important
decisions people make in their everyday lives. This book examines
that assumption.
The volume begins by covering four basic phases of decision
making: setting or clarifying goals, gathering information,
structuring the decision, and making a final choice. Comprehensive
reviews of existing literature on each of these topics is provided.
Next, the author examines differences in decision making as a
function of several factors not typically discussed in the
literature: the type of decision being made (e.g., legal, medical,
moral) and the existence of individual differences in the decision
maker (developmental differences, individual differences in style
or temperament, differences as a function of expertise). The author
then examines the topic of group decision making, contrasting it
with individual decision making. The volume concludes with some
observations and suggestions for improving peoples' everyday
decision making.
This book is intended for use as a core textbook or supplement for
courses in psychology, education, or allied disciplines. It will
also be an invaluable resource for people who work with people
making decisions in various applied settings, such as schools,
universities, and health care centers.
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