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story-based decision making

Definition

Story-based decision making submits that individuals attempt to find meaning in their life experiences, and part of this meaning-making process is achieved through the construction of stories based on preexisting experiences and beliefs. When faced with an unfamiliar predicament, multiple stories can be created. [Source: Encyclopedia of Medical Decision Making; Story-Based Decision Making]

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other techniques, theories, and tools

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