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Is decision fatigue real?

Summary

In this article, published by Psychology Today, Eva Krockow looks at research questioning the notion that we can run out of willpower.

Key points:

  • Decision fatigue describes a depletion of choice quality with repeated decision-making.
  • Previous studies suggested people make poorer choices late in the day, possibly affecting healthcare outcomes.
  • Recent findings question the existence of decision fatigue and suggest a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Read the full article via the link below.

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Is decision fatigue real? https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/stretching-theory/202309/is-decision-fatigue-real

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