Learning Styles and Decision Making Learning style is “the way in which each person absorbs and retains information and/or skills” (Dunn, 1984, p. 2). In other words, it is a way in which each person collects, processes and analyzes information. It impacts various aspects of the individual's life, such as the environment in which that person learns best, the topics he or she is interested in, approaches to the learning situation, and so on. Kolb's learning styles model is one of the best-known learning styles theories. Psychologist David Kolb outlined his theory of learning styles in 1984. Subsequently, Kolb's theory was adapted by management development specialists, Peter Honey and Alan Mumford, who simplified it for use in training situations practice (Honey&Mumford, 2006). In this article, Honey and Mumford's classification of learning styles will be used. There are 4 main learning styles in Kolb's theory which correspond to those presented by Honey and Mumford as follows: Activist = Accommodative Reflector = Theoretical Divergent = Assimilative Pragmatic = Convergent Most people learn from all four, but they tend to have one or two predominant styles. Extroverts tend to be activists/pragmatists and introverts reflectors/theorists. But all other combinations are also possible. To be an effective student one should be able to learn in styles that are not prevalent. By doing so, a person will develop useful skills that will prepare them for a career or workplace, as well as help them better understand their decisions. Activists tend to be open-minded, seeking immediate challenges and experiences, but bored by implementers, who are more inclined to make intuitive decisions than those who have other preva...... half of sheet ......does your learning style have anything to do with decision making? In fact, it is very important to understand your learning style. By understanding your learning style, you can begin to see your strengths and weaknesses as a learner and decision-maker, as well as understand, predict, and improve academic outcomes; improve professional selection and sometimes placement (Clapp, 1993; Gul, 1992; Holland, 1973; Huelsman, 1983; Jacobson, 1993; Kolb, 1974; Sternberg, 1997). It is believed, however, that biases cannot be completely circumvented and that the effects of psychological factors will not disappear completely with any kind of learning. (Barberis and Thaler, 2003). But knowing your learning style and its weaknesses will help you be aware of the cognitive biases you can easily fall prey to and, therefore, be better prepared.http://www.cyberphysics.co.uk/MBTI/Honey&Mumford1. htm