BLUF

Changing your mind isn’t weakness—it reflects metacognitive sensitivity, where the brain monitors confidence and predicts better outcomes, offering insights into improving decision-making under pressure. However, frequent mind changes can potentially harm social relationships.

Learning Outcomes

  • Communication and Cognition:  Enhances understanding of how confidence, metacognition, and brain activity shape decision-making processes.
  • Wellbeing:  Explains why changing one’s mind can improve personal and professional outcomes by encouraging reflection and better judgment.

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