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Decision Fatigue: The Psychology of Choice Overload

Decision Fatigue: The Psychology of Choice Overload

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos vor 6 Jahren

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We tend to think having more options is better, but the science
shows too many choices can drain mental energy, increase anxiety,
and make us feel worse about making decisions, even when those
decisions seem trivial. Dr. Laurie explores the psychology of
choice overload and decision fatigue—including why we wrongly
prioritize more choices over greater well-being and how constant
decision making can undermine long-term happiness. She also
speaks with a woman who radically simplified her life just by
cleaning out her wardrobe.

Experts Mentioned:

- Dr. Sheena Iyengar, S.T. Lee Professor of Business, Columbia
Univesirty

- Barry Schwartz, Dorwin P. Cartwright Professor Emeritus in
Social Theory and Social Action, Swarthmore College and Visiting
Professor, University of California, Berkeley

- Mark Lepper, Albert Ray Lang Professor of Psychology, Emeritus,
Stanford University

- Peter Ubel, Madge and Dennis T. McLawhorn University
Distinguished Professor

Professor of Business Administration, Professor of Medicine,
Professor in Population Health Sciences Duke University

Resources Mentioned:

- "When Choice is Demotivating: Can One Desire Too Much of a Good
Thing?" (Personality Process and Individual Differences,
2000)

- The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz (2004)

- Karen Quinlan Supreme Court Case

- Courtney Carver and Project 333

Related episodes of "The Happiness Lab":

- "Reconnect with the Moment"

- "You Only Live Once...So Commit"

- "How to Make Better Choices (with Barry Schwartz)"

- "You Can Change"

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