Mere Exposure Effect: Definition & 5 Examples

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It is widely accepted that people resist change. Instead, people prefer to find security in familiar approaches to life–which makes sense from an evolutionary standpoint, considering humans once perceived new stimuli to be a threat to their safety. The fear of the unknown has always had a huge impact on people’s decision making. And the … Read more

85 Critical Thinking Questions to Carefully Examine Any Information

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The ability to think critically will often determine your success in life. Let’s face it. Every day, we are bombarded by news, social media updates, and an avalanche of information. If you take all of this at face value, it’s easy to be deceived, misled or ripped off. That’s why it’s important to develop a mindset … Read more

5 Ways to Use Choice Paralysis to Your Benefit

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One of my least favorite questions to hear from friends or family is: Where do you want to go for lunch? I…uh…I don’t know…I want whatever you want. With such a wide range of places to eat around here, I don’t want to commit someone else’s lunch plans to a place they don’t like just … Read more

6 Outcome Bias Examples That Can Negatively Impact Your Decisions

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Let’s say you’re ready to learn a new hobby–and since your buddies seem to enjoy their poker nights, learning how to play this game will allow you to get in on the fun. But you’ve got some catching up to do when it comes to knowing how to strategize, so you decide to take some … Read more

7 Self-Serving Bias Examples You See Throughout Life

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When something good happens, people tend to think: “I worked so hard, I’m so talented, I did a great job!” But when things go wrong, people often start taking a mental account of any external factors that could be to blame. Can you think of a time when you were quick to take credit for … Read more