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On paper, their decisions may look like the most logical or efficient, since they've spent so much time deliberating possibilities and potential results.
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Maximisers' decisions may look like the most logical or efficient because they spend much time deliberating possibilities and potential results
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News Article
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{
    "date": "29 March 2021",
    "source_type": "Article"
}
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Psychology
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February 15, 2026 at 3:41 PM (2 months ago)
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February 15, 2026 at 3:41 PM (2 months ago)

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Do maximisers or satisficers make better decisions?
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https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20210329-do-maximisers-or-satisficers-make-better-decisions?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20250809&instance_id=160227&nl=the-morning&regi_id=122976029&segment_id=203569&user_id=b25c5730c89e0c73f75709d8f1254337

The article explores two decision-making styles: maximizers, who seek the best outcome, and satisficers, who settle for 'good enough.' It examines the pros and cons of each approach, including their impact on happiness and regret.

Decision Making Psychology Behavioral Economics Maximizing Satisficing Cognitive Biases Choice Well-being

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