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The Psychology of Impulsive Decision-Making

This chapter explores how high-stress scenarios, like buying concert tickets, can lead to impulsive decision-making driven by emotions. It contrasts emotional responses, such as fear of missing out, with more rational financial choices and examines the psychological factors at play.

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