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Decision-making extends well beyond the psychological aspect. Decision-making can be tied to mathematics, sociology, psychology, economics, and political science (Harvard Business Review, 2006). As you experience the personal side effects of decision-making, sometimes, we unknowingly make decisions based on social context. Have you ever been in a situation where you did not want to do something, but you felt obligated to say yes? Everyone has been there before and decided based on the social setting vs. what they initially wanted. Researchers have found that cognitive science, behavioral economics, academic marketing, and organizational behavior are commonly affected due to the sociology aspect of decision-making (Bruch & Feinberg, 2017). A great example of this comes from this week’s webtexts about mindsets. Our mental set or fixed mindset can be induced due to societal standards or beliefs (Myers & DeWall, 2019). If those around us display a fixed attitude, our decisions may be influenced due to external factors. Most of our sociological problems are defined with obscurity, meaning that there is no right or wrong answer, and there may not be an obvious answer either (Bruch & Feinberg, 2017). Dealing with issues like this means there is no algorithm and sometimes no heuristic either to assist us in finalizing decisions (Myers & DeWall, 2019).
Conclusion
Understanding the sociological and psychological aspects of decision-making usually offers complimentary views to further our knowledge into this topic (Bruch & Feinberg, 2017). Knowing that our decisions go way beyond what transpires in our heads only opens up many more questions regarding decision-making. External stimulus and so many other factors contribute to our choices and the outcomes of those choices. Those who evade facts and refuse to accept new information in the grand scheme of life do not affect much. Thinking about the sociological effects of a group that refuses facts and further information can lead to an abundance of misinformation and the spread of such information.
Question
Have you ever considered the sociological impacts or implications of your decisions?
References
Bruch, E., & Feinberg, F. (2017). Decision-making processes in social contexts. Annual Review of Sociology, 43, 207–227. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-soc-060116-053622
Harvard Business Review. (2006, January 1). A brief history of decision-making. https://hbr.org/2006/01/a-brief-history-of-decision-making
Myers, D. G., & DeWall, C. N. (2019). Psychology (6th ed.). Soomo Learning. https://www.webtext.com
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