Gary Klein (psychologist)

Gary Klein is a psychologist known for his research on decision-making, particularly how experts make quick, effective choices in complex situations. He developed the "Recognition-Primed Decision" (RPD) model, which explains how people often rely on experience to recognize familiar patterns and act swiftly, rather than weighing all options. His work helps us understand intuition and expertise, especially in high-stakes fields like firefighting, military, and medicine. Klein's insights contribute to improving training, decision support, and understanding human judgment under pressure.