Framing Effect

How information is framed (e.g., as a gain or loss) influences user decisions, even when the underlying facts remain the same.
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Decision Making
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Improves comprehension and decision-making through context

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Poor framing can confuse or mislead users

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Progressive Disclosure
Gradual exposure helps users critically assess information framing.
Social Proof
Users assess choices based on collective experience.
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The Study

Framing Effect 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 framing effect 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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Frame choices positively to influence decisions.

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Test loss vs gain framing for behavioural impact.

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Maintain ethical framing for user autonomy.

Ingredient pairings

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Best pairings

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Progressive Disclosure

Encourages balanced understanding while reducing misleading emphasis.
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Social Proof

Encourages trust while ensuring transparency.
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Feedback Loop

Supports learning while minimising emotional influence.
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Nudge

Promotes informed decision-making while avoiding manipulation.
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Worst pairings

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Scarcity Principle

Manipulates framing to heighten decision pressure.
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Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)

Exploits urgency bias to push impulsive decisions.
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Authority Bias

Encourages reliance on power dynamics over critical thinking.
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Confirmation Bias

Reinforces biases while discouraging objectivity.

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The Value Infusion

Makes the product’s benefits and value unmistakably clear.
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Communicating Value

The Alignment Mixer

Shows users how the product aligns with their specific needs or pain points.
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Reinforcing Relevance

The Value Shaker

Quickly conveys why the product is essential to the user.
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Highlighting Value

The Victory Smash

Highlights user success stories to demonstrate value and encourage advocacy.
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Showcasing Success

The Obstacle Old Fashioned

Addresses and resolves user objections to encourage commitment.
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Overcoming objections