Decision-making In Sports- Insights Into Judgment And Choices

University
California State University
Course
PSY 150 | Introduction to Psychology
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2

Academic year

2023
Author

Jithin Jacob Issac
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DECISION-MAKING IN SPORTS- INSIGHTS INTO JUDGMENT AND CHOICES Introduction  The anecdote about Mark Zuckerberg's clothing choices highlights theimportance of efficient decision-making.  Decision fatigue can be exhausting, but not all decisions are equal; they vary inresource requirements. Resource-Efficient Decision-Making  Distinction between two types of decisions: quick, effortless ones and thoserequiring a conscious process of weighing options.  Type 1 processing: Quick, context-triggered decisions not relying on workingmemory capacity.  Type 2 processing: Deliberative decisions based on working memory, necessaryfor complex situations.  Type 1 decisions are useful in quick-response situations when experts havelearned from experience.  Type 2 decisions require resources like time and working memory but providebetter results when information is weighed. Understanding the Processing Modes  Both processing modes have strengths and weaknesses.  Type 1 is swift but context-dependent, while Type 2 takes more time but canconsider complex information.  The choice between processing modes depends on the situation and availableresources.  Decisions can be vulnerable to biases or errors when processing modes aremisapplied. Conclusion  Decision-making in sports varies, and different processing modes are useddepending on the context.  People may employ intuition, routines, or deliberation, with expertise andavailable resources influencing the choice.

 Judgment and decision research offers theoretical insights but can bechallenging to apply practically.  Phenomena-oriented research in sports psychology also contributes valuableknowledge about judgments and decisions. Athletes and Coaches  Athletes and coaches make various judgments and decisions in sports.  Coaches decide on team composition, tactics, and game strategies.  Athletes assess match situations, make tactical decisions, and choose betweenpassing, shooting, and fouling.  Decision-making in sports is often studied from different theoretical perspectives,such as perception, attention, creativity, and game intelligence.