Navigating Modern Decision-Making: Unraveling the Effects of Variables and Biological Factors

Abstract

According to a survey of people in New York, “71 percent wish they had more guidance when it comes to making large life decisions”. This number commonly prevails throughout the world as it’s a common issue. This may be caused by so many different factors such as sleep, diet, stress, social environment, etc. A human’s well being can have an influence on their neurotransmitter level(Dopamine and Serotonin), causing a disruption in the decision making process. Maturity is also a big factor because the way your brain works changes based on how much the prefrontal cortex developed. The study emphasizes the different influences that may prevent one from making effective decisions and how to start making better ones. Research done from previous studies is analyzed and put into context with decision making. It was proven that the opinions of people around one when making a decision will make the individual conform to the majority.  The majority is not always right: thus, it is important for one to think through their choice and decide for themselves. When analyzing all the research and studies, it is illustrated that making the best decision is by slowly unraveling all the variables and making a humble choice. People who tend to act quick and take impulsive decisions end up regretting them later according to experiments. Decisions have a profound impact on people’s daily life, so it’s important to recognize the factors that may influence them and make decisions to the best of one's ability.