Anger, excitement, alcohol and "last chance" deals all squeeze your thinking. Learn simple safeguards that keep big decisions calm and informed.
By the end, you can
recognise states that weaken judgement and use safeguards such as postponing, researching alternatives and accountability.
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Decision-Making Under Emotion, Excitement and Pressure
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"Deal ends today, only two left." An hour later you are signed into a phone contract you never planned. Nothing was forced — the conditions just made careful thinking hard.
Smart Decision Training warns against big decisions made while overly excited, emotional or intoxicated.
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Decision-Making Under Emotion, Excitement and Pressure
R19 · 12 min · certificate
