T
he clock is ticking and you still haven’t decided what to get that special someone in your life for the holidays. When it comes to those last-minute gift-buying decisions for family and close friends, intuition may be the best way to think your way through to that perfect gift.
When faced with tough decisions, some people like to “trust their gut” and go with their intuition. Others prefer to take an analytical approach. Boston College Professor Michael G. Pratt, an expert in organizational psychology, says new research shows intuition can help people make fast and effective decisions, particularly in areas where they have expertise in the subject at hand. When it comes to holiday shopping, it might help to draw on the expertise you’ve accumulated about your family, and friends.
To read the original article: Gift misgivings? Trust your gut | ScienceBlog.com
