The decision-making process refers to the series of steps or stages that individuals go through when making choices or decisions. It involves gathering information, evaluating options, and ultimately selecting the best course of action.
Related terms
Biases: These are mental shortcuts or predispositions that can affect our judgment during the decision-making process.
Heuristics: These are mental strategies or rules-of-thumb that simplify complex decision making by relying on past experiences or common sense.
Cognitive Dissonance: This term refers to the discomfort experienced when our beliefs or attitudes clash with our actions, leading us to seek consistency between them.