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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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