Tag: decision making

Why Public Decision-Making Matters- Part 3

by angelikakeene
February 13, 2025

3: Creating More Effective and Inclusive Solutions The most effective public policies are those that consider the needs of all community members. When decisions are made by a select few, they may overlook important voices or fail to account ... READ MORE

Category: , Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Brevard County, Civic Engagement, Community Development, Community Engagement, Decision Making

Confirmation Bias: Comfortable and Dangerous

by Lisa Leslie
September 16, 2021

Confirmation bias is the human tendency to seek out and retain information that matches our existing beliefs. This type of bias allows us to streamline decision making. It is comfortable because we avoid having to deal with contradictory information. ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Behavioral Economics, Confirmation Bias, Decision Making, Investing

4-H Camp is More Than S’mores

by Paul Schumaker
November 20, 2017

By Pam Phillippe Standing on the sidelines, one would think that 4-H summer camp is just about boys and girls swimming, kayaking, singing, fishing, laughing, and having fun with friends. And it is that, but it is so much more. The true ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp
Tags: Camping, Craft-making, Decision Making, Hiking, Responsibility, Summer, Teamwork

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