Psychological Factors In Decision Making

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a characteristic or quality that is specific to humans and affects a situation or decision

  • The analysis of the accident revealed that the human factor played a significant role in the outcome.
  • It was clear that the human factor was to blame for the mistake.
  • The human factor really messed things up this time.
  • In the grand scheme of things, the human factor is often the wild card in any situation.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

  • The liar's dividend is the temporary benefit gained from deceiving others, but it always comes with consequences.
  • You might think you're getting away with it, but the liar's dividend will catch up to you eventually.
  • Don't be fooled by the liar's dividend - it's never worth it in the end.
  • The liar's dividend is like a poisoned apple - enticing at first, but ultimately destructive.