Choice-Supportive Bias

People remember their own choices as being better than they actually were, downplaying flaws and overemphasising positive aspects.
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Perception and Cognition
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Reinforces user satisfaction with past decisions.

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Can prevent reconsideration of better alternatives.

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Progressive Disclosure
Revealing unbiased data gradually reduces post-choice justification.
Priming
Subtle cues promote balanced reflection on past decisions.
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The Study

Choice-Supportive Bias explores how individuals' decisions and perceptions are influenced by underlying psychological mechanisms. Research on this bias has revealed its role in everyday behaviours and decision-making processes. Studies often involve experiments where participants' reactions are observed to determine the bias's impact. This understanding helps designers and marketers craft more effective, user-centric experiences.

The result

The results indicate that choice-supportive bias significantly influences decision-making by altering perception, recall, or emotional response. These findings provide valuable insights into cognitive behaviour, informing design strategies.

Actionable tips

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Reinforce user decisions with positive feedback.

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Highlight benefits of chosen options post-decision.

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Avoid over-justification to maintain authenticity.

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Progressive Disclosure

Encourages objective evaluation while preserving confidence.
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Priming

Reduces defensive reasoning while fostering adaptability.
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Nudge

Encourages reflection without undermining confidence.
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Feedback Loop

Supports learning from past decisions without reinforcing bias.
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Scarcity Principle

Drives excessive loyalty to decisions made under pressure.
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Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)

Exploits psychological discomfort to reinforce suboptimal decisions.
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Confirmation Bias

Strengthens existing misjudgments rather than improving decision-making.
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Authority Bias

Discourages independent evaluation of past decisions.

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