Making Decisions and Setting Goals

What is the main conclusion of the 2011 study on judges and parole decisions?

• Judges were more likely to grant parole in the morning than the afternoon.

• Judges took longer to make parole decisions in the afternoon.

• Judges considered more factors in the afternoon parole decisions.

• Judges were more biased in their morning parole decisions.

What is the primary explanation given in the video for the difference in parole decisions between morning and afternoon?

• Judges had more energy in the morning.

• Judges had more time to review cases in the morning.

• Judges were more rested and alert in the morning.

• Judges experienced decision fatigue by the afternoon.

Which of the following is NOT identified in the video as a factor that can contribute to decision fatigue?

• The frequency of decisions that need to be made

• The complexity of the decisions that need to be made

• The time pressure associated with the decisions

• The emotional investment the decision-maker has in the outcome

According to the video, which of the following types of decisions is least likely to contribute to decision fatigue?

• Decisions with unexpected, serious consequences

• Decisions that require extensive research and consideration

• Decisions that are made infrequently

• Routine, low-stakes decisions made repeatedly throughout the day

Which of the following strategies does the video recommend for avoiding decision fatigue?

• Delegating difficult decisions to others when possible

• Scheduling all important decisions early in the day

• Taking frequent breaks between high-stakes decisions

• All of the above

The video suggests that decision fatigue can be especially problematic in which professional field?

• Finance

• Law

• Medicine

• Politics

Which of the following does the video state is an effective way to make difficult decisions while avoiding decision fatigue?

• Imagining the decision as someone else's rather than your own

• Relying more on your emotions and intuition rather than logic

• Deferring all major decisions until you have had a good night's sleep

• Prioritizing the decision-making process over the decision outcome

According to the video, how does the time pressure associated with a decision contribute to decision fatigue?

• It adds additional stress both during and after the decision-making process.

• It forces the decision-maker to rush through the decision without careful consideration.

• It distracts the decision-maker from focusing on the key factors that should be weighed.

• All of the above

Which factor does the video identify as having a particularly large impact on decision fatigue?

• The novelty of the decision

• The emotional investment of the decision-maker

• The frequency with which similar decisions must be made

• The number of potential options that must be evaluated

What is the central message or takeaway of the video regarding decision fatigue?

• Decision fatigue is an unavoidable consequence of modern life that must be accepted.

• Decision fatigue can have serious consequences, but there are strategies to manage it.

• Frequent breaks and rest are the only effective ways to combat decision fatigue.

• Delegating important decisions to others is the best way to avoid decision fatigue.