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Common Pitfalls in Personal Decision-Making

In: Mastering Decision-Making in Business and Personal Life

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  • Hassan Qudrat-Ullah

    (York University)

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This chapter delves into common pitfalls in personal decision-making by examining case studies in financial, relationship, and health contexts. Through John’s financial struggles with an overleveraged mortgage, Sarah’s conflicted relationship with Tom, and Michael’s misguided adherence to a fad diet, the chapter highlights how cognitive biases and emotional factors lead to poor choices. Key concepts such as optimism bias, escalation of commitment, sunk cost fallacy, confirmation bias, and the bandwagon effect are explored to reveal their impact on decision-making. The chapter concludes with strategies to mitigate these biases and enhance decision-making processes, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive evaluation and objective advice for better outcomes.

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  • Hassan Qudrat-Ullah, 2025. "Common Pitfalls in Personal Decision-Making," Springer Books, in: Mastering Decision-Making in Business and Personal Life, chapter 0, pages 51-70, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-031-81068-8_3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-81068-8_3
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