The way a problem is stated, or framed, affects decisions.
People often give different answers to the same problem stated in slightly different ways.
Usually, the broadest way of framing or stating a problem produces the most rational decisions. For example, to select a career, it would be wise to consider pay, working conditions, job satisfaction, needed skills, future employment outlook, and many other factors. Introduction to Psychology, Exploration and Application. The contents of this site, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, non-commercial use only.