Personality Influences on Decision-making

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Sonia Rani (Department of Psychology, SUS Govt. College Matatmajri, Indri, Karnal, Haryana)

The present study explores the relationships between personality and decision-making. The Sample comprised of 200 male students within the age range of 13 to 17 years (mean age-15 years) studying in various schools in Haryana. Participants were assessed by Eysenck Personality Inventory and Adolescent Decision-Making Questionnaire. Correlational Analysis was computed to explore the relationships between the variables. Results revealed that Extraversion correlated positively with Decision Self Esteem and Vigilance. On the other hand, Neuroticism correlated positively with Panic, Cop Out and Complacency but correlated negatively with Decision Self-esteem.