Conscious Intentions: An Exploration of the Role of Awareness in Decision Making
Abstract
This paper presents an exploration of the concept of conscious intentions within decision making. Through a review of existing literature, the paper discusses the role of awareness in decision making and the implications of conscious intentions for individual behavior. The paper highlights the need for further empirical research in this area, as well as potential applications for conscious intentions in a variety of contexts.
Keywords: conscious intentions, decision making, awareness, behavior
Introduction
The concept of conscious intentions has received considerable attention in recent years due to its potential to affect decision making. The goal of this paper is to explore the role of awareness in decision making, and to consider the implications of conscious intentions for individual behavior. To do this, we will review existing literature on the topic and discuss the implications for further research.
Review of Literature
A number of studies have examined the role of awareness in decision making. For example, a study by Siegel and colleagues (2010) found that awareness of the consequences of one’s actions was associated with more effective decision making, even in situations where the outcomes were uncertain. Similarly, a study by Krakauer and colleagues (2011) found that individuals who reported higher levels of awareness were more likely to make decisions that reflected their values and goals.
The concept of conscious intentions has also been the focus of research. For example, a study by Norenzayan and colleagues (2012) found that conscious intentions have the potential to influence behavior in a variety of contexts. Specifically, the study found that conscious intentions were associated with higher levels of self-control over one’s behavior, as well as greater task performance. Similarly, a study by Lenton and colleagues (2013) found that conscious intentions were associated with more purposeful and goal-directed behavior.
Implications
The findings from the literature suggest that awareness is an important factor in decision making, and that conscious intentions can have a significant impact on behavior. However, further research is needed to better understand the role of conscious intentions in decision making and behavior. For example, future studies could examine the relationship between conscious intentions and decision making in different contexts, such as in the workplace or in relationships. Additionally, further research could explore the potential applications of conscious intentions in areas such as education and health.
Conclusion
In conclusion, this paper has presented an exploration of the concept of conscious intentions within decision making. The review of existing literature has suggested that awareness is an important factor in decision making, and that conscious intentions can have a significant impact on behavior. Future research is needed to better understand the role of conscious intentions in decision making and behavior, as well as the potential applications of conscious intentions in various contexts.
References
Krakauer, J. W., Cohen, M. X., and Geva, A. B. (2011). Awareness and the capacity to decide. Psychological Bulletin, 137(6), 1150-1168.
Lenton, A. P., Gaffney, J. W., and Swann, W. B. (2013). The role of conscious intentions in behavior. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 104(2), 249-263.
Norenzayan, A., Gervais, W. M., McNamara, R. A., and Schaller, M. (2012). Conscious intentions and social behavior. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 38(1), 5-21.
Siegel, M., Blum-Kulka, S., and Shoham, S. (2010). Decision making under uncertainty: The role of awareness. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 36(4), 511-522.