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Cognitive Fatigue and the Choices We Make Researchers have observed the brain areas that engage when we weigh effort against reward, even when we feel mentally tired BY VIKRAM CHIB THIS SCENARIO WILL FEEL FAMILIAR to many parents: Imagine spending the day watching your kids—making them breakfast, settling arguments, answering their questions and trying to keep them from getting bored. by the end of the day, you finally take a moment to think about what to make them for dinner and, with it, whether you have the ingredients, how long it will take and whether your kids will even eat it. After an exhausting day, even simple tasks like making a meal can feel overwhelming. …