On making the right choice: the deliberation-without-attention effect.

Proponents of unconscious-thought theory assert that letting the unconscious mull it over can enhance decisions. In a series of recent studies, researchers demonstrated that participants whose attention was focused on solving a complex problem (ie,…

Contrary to conventional wisdom, it is not always advantageous to engage in thorough conscious deliberation before choosing. On the basis of recent insights into the characteristics of conscious and unconscious thought, we tested the hypothesis that…

Proponents of unconscious-thought theory assert that letting the unconscious "mull it over" can enhance decisions. In a series of recent studies, researchers demonstrated that participants whose attention was focused on solving a complex problem…

Based on Unconscious Thought Theory (UTT) and a series of experimental and correlational studies, Dijksterhuis and his colleagues conclude that when making complex choices/decisions, conscious thought-deliberation while attention is directed at the…

The deliberation-without-attention effect occurs when better decisions are made when people experience a period of distraction before a decision than when they make decisions immediately or when they spend time reflecting on the alternatives. This…

Fred Finkelmon and Joseph Urban propose that optimal host defense against different classes of parasite depends upon induction of different sets of immune effector mechanisms, which are, in turn, dependent upon secretion of different sets of…

Schizosaccharomyces pombe has the remarkable potential to switch mating type as often as every generation, through selective interaction of an expressor locus with either of two transcriptionally silent donor loci. Recent results demonstrate that…

Why do men choose nursing as an occupation? What are the perceived barriers for men working in a predominately female-oriented profession? To answer these questions, the authors conducted a study in 2005, using a self-report survey as the data…

With all of the flash-based microcontrollers coming to market and prices coming down, what criteria should you use to decide between flash and OTP? I present the trade-offs that remain between flash and OTP and offer some suggestions about how to…

Organisations that invest in new ERP software packages are making a big commitment in terms of both time and money, especially given the complexity of such systems and the risk that their implementation will bring unforeseen problems. This paper…