decisions
Don't choose until you sleep well: Studying cognition and sleep
A recent study highlights the significance of sleep for cognitive abilities and emotional well-being, especially for those facing high-stress situations. The research suggests that people should avoid making crucial decisions after a night without adequate sleep.
Kate Yakimchuk research sleep patterns cognitive skills brain Psychology 17 December 2023
When optimism means lower cognitive abilities: A new study
People always try staying positive and keep their optimistic thinking, but it seems not to be the best idea. A new study shows that optimistic thinking can sometimes be tied to poor decision-making processes and cognitive skills.
Kate Yakimchuk research cognitive skills brain Psychology 3 December 2023
How lack of confidence affects your decision making: Psychologist's insights
Your self-confidence affects almost every sphere of your life, including your behavior, habits, and decision-making process. It's hard to make the best decisions when you're too self-conscious all the time, and it's even harder when you don't trust yourself.
Kate Yakimchuk personality confidence self-esteem choosing Psychology 26 November 2023
How we make decisions: A new study on dopamine and decision making
It's hard to make decisions sometimes, and it's even harder to understand how our brain does it. A recent study looked at how a brain chemical called dopamine affects the way people make decisions.
Kate Yakimchuk research brain dopamine Psychology 10 October 2023
How your mental state shapes your decision-making: A new study on how anxious brain works
In situations of increasing chaos, individuals with clinical anxiety and depression face challenges in making effective decisions and learning from their mistakes, as per a study conducted by UC Berkeley. The study suggests that focusing on positive outcomes rather than fixating on errors can enhance the judgment of those experiencing high levels of anxiety and depression.
Kate Yakimchuk research anxiety Psychology 30 August 2023
Why you should trust your gut feeling: Intuition can help you a lot
Sometimes things feel wrong, and you just can't understand, why - that's when your intuition tries to say you something. Trusting your gut feeling, also known as intuition, can be beneficial in various situations.
Kate Yakimchuk intuition intelligence Psychology 7 August 2023