Benchmark – Factors that Influence Decision Making Details:
The human experience is composed of an endless series of decisions. Humans make thousands of
conscious and unconscious decision every day. This assignment will allow you to research some
of the factors that influence decision making.
Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment: APA style for their writing assignments. At least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one intext citation from each source be included. Directions:
Write a paper of 1,000-1,250 words in which you discuss the effects of categorization and social
influences on decision making. Include the following:
1. A summary of the cognitive processes used to understand ourselves and others.
(Benchmarks C 3.5: Analyze cognitive processes used to understand ourselves and
others.)
2. A discussion of how categorization specifically influences individual decision making.
3. A discussion of how social influences specifically affect individual decision making.
