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.
Related terms
Executive function: Mental processes responsible for planning, organizing thoughts/actions, inhibiting impulses, and making decisions.
Rational decision-making model: A systematic approach involving identifying goals/objectives, gathering information/alternatives, evaluating options based on criteria/values, choosing the best option logically.