Maximizing Versus Satisficing¶
Schwartz, B., Ward, A., Monterosso, J., Lyubomirsky, S., & White, K. (2002). Maximizing Versus Satisficing: Happiness Is a Matter of Choice. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 83(5), 1178-1197.
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- Satisficing
- T2 — Maximizer versus satisficer dispositions. Individual differences matter: some people habitually satisfice (accept reasonably good options quickly, moving on to other concerns) while others habitually maximize (continue searching for the best possible option, often at high cognitive and emotional cost)
This sourceIndividual differences in maximizer vs. satisficer disposition; welfare consequences and decision regret. Shows that chronic maximizers report lower life satisfaction despite comparable objective outcomes.*
- T2 — Maximizer versus satisficer dispositions. Individual differences matter: some people habitually satisfice (accept reasonably good options quickly, moving on to other concerns) while others habitually maximize (continue searching for the best possible option, often at high cognitive and emotional cost)
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