BBC Inside Science cover image

The Grenfell cladding

BBC Inside Science

00:00

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.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app