Behavioural Sciences

How do we make decisions when faced with uncertainty?

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New research offers a clue about how humans make decisions during uncertain times. Image: UNSPLASH/Anthony Tran

Barbara Jacquelyn Sahakian
Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Cambridge
Aleya Aziz Marzuki
PhD Candidate in Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Cambridge
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