DECISION-MAKING

This study looked at whether a 4-week program that teaches volleyball players to think critically about game situations can improve their decision-making on the court. 24 university players in Colombia took part, with half doing the special program and half sticking to their usua…

This study tested an online program called "Safety in Dementia" for caregivers of people with dementia who have access to firearms. The goal was to see if the program helps caregivers feel more prepared and confident in making safety decisions. 500 caregivers from across the US t…

This study tested how changing the frequency of AI suggestions affects people's decisions in a medical imaging task, like deciding whether to recall a woman for further breast cancer screening. Twelve volunteers completed an online experiment where they reviewed images with AI as…

This study tested a communication tool called "Best Case/Worst Case" to help older adults with end-stage kidney disease and their doctors talk about treatment options, including palliative care. Over 400 patients from ten kidney clinics took part, with some doctors trained to use…

This study looked at whether a training program focused on critical thinking could help university futsal players make better decisions and improve their game skills. Thirteen players took part in the program, which used game situations, questions, and group talks to build their …

This study looked at how the brains of 66 people with OCD balance between using habits and goal-directed thinking when making decisions. Researchers used brain scans (fMRI) and a mild electrical stimulation technique (tDCS) to explore the brain circuits involved. The goal was to …

This study looked at whether having parents take part in daily medical rounds in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) improves the quality of care. 46 families were included, and researchers measured things like parent satisfaction, anxiety, and bonding with their baby. The go…