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Decision-making skills

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Decision-making skills refer to the cognitive abilities and processes involved in making choices or reaching conclusions among available options. These skills include critical thinking, problem-solving, weighing pros and cons, considering consequences, and evaluating alternatives.

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