Publications by authors named "David Garavito"

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  • * The study involved 140 veterans, with 91 undergoing SUD treatment, who completed the Cognitive Reflection Test (CRT) to measure their reflective decision-making abilities versus intuitive responses.
  • * Results showed that veterans in treatment performed worse on the CRT, indicating possible cognitive deficits not solely related to impulsive thinking, which could worsen their SUD issues; more research on decision-making could enhance treatment outcomes.
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Fuzzy-trace theory (FTT) supports practical approaches to improving health and medicine.FTT differs in important respects from other theories of decision making, which has implications for how to help patients, providers, and health communicators.Gist mental representations emphasize categorical distinctions, reflect understanding in context, and help cue values relevant to health and patient care.

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