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Reason-based choice

E Shafir1, I Simonson, A Tversky

  • 1Department of Psychology, Princeton University, NJ 08544.

Cognition
|October 1, 1993
PubMed
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Decision-makers often create and seek reasons to justify choices, especially when facing uncertainty or conflict. This study examines how reasons influence decision-making processes and outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Decision Science
  • Behavioral Economics

Background:

  • Decision-making is a complex cognitive process.
  • Understanding the factors influencing choice is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of reasons and arguments in decision-making.
  • To explore how individuals construct and seek reasons to justify choices.

Main Methods:

  • Review of experimental studies on reasons and decision-making.
  • Interpretation of existing decision studies through the lens of reason-seeking.

Main Results:

  • Decision-makers actively seek and construct reasons to resolve conflict and justify choices.
  • Reasons play a significant role in navigating uncertainty and context effects.

Conclusions:

  • Reasons are not merely post-hoc justifications but integral to the decision-making process.
  • The construction of reasons influences how individuals perceive and make choices.