The Impact Of Stress On Decision Making

ScienceDaily (2009-09-16) -- We are faced with making decisions all the time. Often, we carefully deliberate the pros and cons of our choices, taking into consideration past experiences in similar situations before making a final decision. However, a new study suggests that cognitive stress, such as distraction, can influence this balanced, logical approach to decision making.

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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090915174459.htm#

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Association for Psychological Science (2009, September 16). Under Pressure: The Impact Of Stress On Decision Making. ScienceDaily. Retrieved September 17, 2009, from http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090915174459.htm#