The decision process typically follows one of two approaches; “intuitive” decision-making or “analytical” decision-making.【C1】________which approach people follow, the decision-making process helps to get them where they want to be.

Recent research, however, offers an entirely new perspective.【C2】_____viewing decision-making as a chore, psychologists suggest that the【C3】__of making a choice may be intrinsically pleasurable and could increase people’s【C4】_____.

The study produced several surprising results. Firstly, people’s happiness ratings increased after they made a choice. It【C5】_____appeared that decision-making improved people’s moods. Additionally, the findings showed some interesting differences in the【C6】__of intuitive gut choices and analytical head choices. The emotional【C7】__of decision-making was greater if participants had made their choice quickly using their gut. Also, people were more likely to【C8】_____a decision if they had used an intuitive approach.

There are several potential reasons for the surprising benefits of intuitive choices. First, efficiency and【C9】_____help to get things done, thereby playing into inherent human preferences for completing tasks. Also, the subjective ease experienced during instinctive decision-making could【C10】__positive emotions. Finally, the process of turning【C11】__and listening to one’s gut may increase personal insights and help to【C12】_____with the subconscious.

Research indicates that gut decisions are most frequent【C13】_____people make choices about leisure activities and social relationships. Yet,【C14】__exists to increase the role of intuitive judgments in other areas of life—for example, in the【C15】__of health-related decision-making. Despite the【C16】_____emotional benefits of gut decision-making, some caution may be warranted when making major life choices.

Gut decisions are inherently【C17】_____to reasoning errors and【C18】__, meaning that not all quick choices render optimal results. Sometimes, being a slow thinker can be beneficial. Big decisions with life-changing consequences【C19】__may require a more【C20】_____approach.

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