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Research on cognitive biases has been abundant, while studies on biases in the career exploration phase and decision-making are in the infant stage. This study attempts to find the relationship between intuitive decision style and jumping-to-conclusions (JTC) bias in the career exploration behaviour process. The authors used cross-sectional data from 309 students enrolled in professional courses, such as business management, computer applications, and visual communication, in four southern Indian states. Smart PLS (Version 4) software was used to analyze the data using a Structural equation model. The results suggest that an increase in career exploration behaviour may heighten susceptibility to the JTC bias, and an intuitive decision style partially mediates the effects of career exploration and JTC bias. The authors suggested career interventions and training programmes for career counsellors and academicians based on research findings to enhance critical thinking and rational decision-making in career exploration and development.
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