Psychology of Decision Making

Have you ever wondered how or why you make the choices you do? In Psychology of Decision Making, you'll explore the hidden psychological processes that lead you to make good decisions, and those that can lead you astray. For example, when you try to decide whether someone is trustworthy, do you focus on the right information? How are your emotions affecting the decision? Are you deciding based on what is true, or based on what you want to be true? How much are other people biasing your decision?

• Identify psychological processes underlying decision making
• Recognize personal and situational factors affecting decision quality
• Apply decision-making knowledge to improve decisions