In a previous post, we considered three of seven "irrational" habits of highly rational people. Here we consider the remaining four, as well as some suggestions for distinguishing the genuinely ...

New research on chimpanzees is forcing scientists to rethink where the line between human and animal minds really lies. In carefully designed experiments, chimps are not just grabbing at treats or ...

Leadership is often associated with making tough decisions, and leaders are frequently judged by the decisions they make and their impacts. However, how these decisions are made can have a significant ...

Sex is risky. It can lead to emotional pain, privacy concerns, unwanted pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and even cancer. Many young adults engage in risky sexual behaviors, ...

Be they small or big, simple or complex, we are constantly making decisions every waking hour of our lives. But are our decisions rational or irrational? Are they always made in our best interests? In ...

How a decision affects financial confidence, risk tolerance, long-term stability and emotional stress might not show up on a spreadsheet, but those things matter too.

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There are two main approaches to decision making in business. The rational approach based on logic and analysis is favored by many business schools. In practice, most decisions are made using an ...