Why limit dental treatment options to three or four at maximum in a case presentation? Because the confused mind does not act, and presenting more than four options reliably triggers choice paralysis that produces no decision at all. Behavioral science research across many decision contexts shows the same pattern. As the number of options increases, the rate of decision drops. People presented with three to four options tend to evaluate them, choose one, and commit. People presented with seven or ten options tend to defer entirely, often citing a need for more time to think, which usually means the decision will [...]