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decision making

Your ability to make sound decisions erodes throughout the day.

A 2011 study of over 1,000 judicial rulings found that parole boards were significantly more likely to grant favorable outcomes after a food break.

As the hours since the last meal increased, the likelihood of a positive decision dropped, regardless of the severity of the case. The brain treats complex decision-making as a high-energy activity that requires replenishment.

Your willpower is tied to your biology.

Where this comes from

Study
Danziger et al. (2011)
What the check found
The figures and source are accurate. While the study's conclusions are debated in academic literature, the specific claim about what the study found is reported correctly.
Confidence
Well replicated

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