''See also:'' [[Urgency theory]]
[[Urgency theory]] is a "psychological and [[Behavior|behavioral]] framework that explains how perceived urgency influences human [[decision making]], motivation, and [[Action orientation|action]]. It posits that people are more likely to act quickly and decisively when a situation feels time-sensitive, high-stakes, or irreversible—even if the actual deadline or [[risk]] is artificial or exaggerated.<ref>[https://grok.com/share/c2hhcmQtNA%3D%3D_78c703fb-b229-4e1e-a5f3-26c3b992cb24 What is urgency theory?]</ref>
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