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Maximizer: a person who, when facing a decision, feels
Maximizer: a person who, when facing a decision, feels compelled to explore all available options and select the objectively best one, rather than settling for 'good enough', often experiencing regret and lower satisfaction due to the impossibility of evaluating all options
Why This Is a Definition
This definition precisely captures the behavioral pattern of maximizers by specifying their compulsion to explore all options, their focus on objective best rather than acceptable, and the psychological consequences that distinguish them from satisficers.