We've been given a great deal of reinforcement regarding making good decisions. And almost no guidance concerning how to ...

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Shane Littrell of Cornell University, whose new study concludes that those who buy into corporate jargon may actually be worse at their jobs.

These words, from Nelson Mandela, speak volumes about the difficulties we face in the often-fraught process of decision-making. A decision is essentially a choice. Whether that choice involves major, ...

Everyday sights and sounds quietly shape the choices people make, often without them realizing it. New research suggests that some individuals become especially influenced by these environmental cues, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When it comes to decision-making, your brain is both your best friend and your worst enemy. It’s constantly processing information ...

I saw the funniest sign, but it wasn't funny for long because I started to think about it. Suddenly, the humor melted away. The sign read: "Everything happens for a reason. Sometimes the reason is, ...