Attribution Theory
A theory that explains how individuals determine the causes of behavior and events, including the distinction between internal and external attributions.
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Decision Theory
The study of how individuals make choices among alternatives and the principles that guide these choices.
Decision Paralysis
A state of overthinking and indecision that prevents making a choice, often due to too many options or uncertainty.
Hick’s Law
A principle that states the time it takes to make a decision increases with the number and complexity of choices available.
Omission Bias
A cognitive bias where people judge harmful actions as worse, or less moral, than equally harmful omissions (inactions).
Decision Architecture
The design of environments in which people make decisions, influencing their choices and behaviors.
Illusion of Validity
A cognitive bias where individuals overestimate the accuracy of their judgments, especially when they have a lot of information.
Regret Aversion
A tendency to avoid making decisions that might lead to regret, influencing risk-taking and decision-making behaviors.
Recognition Heuristic
A cognitive shortcut that relies on the recognition of one option over another to make a decision, often used when individuals have limited information.