Judgment and Social Influence: How Authority and Practicality Replace Independent Thinking
Pressure changes judgment.
At work and in life, decisions rarely happen in calm conditions. Deadlines, expectations, social incentives, and hidden trade-offs shape what feels “practical.” This category examines how stress distorts thinking, how systems replace reflection with speed, and how clarity survives when outcomes carry real consequences.
The goal isn’t motivation.
It’s better decisions when pressure feels normal.