Omission Bias

People judge harmful inactions as less severe than equally harmful actions, perceiving inaction as morally superior.
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Decision Making
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Encourages proactive engagement

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May result in unrealistic expectations

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Progressive Disclosure
Gradual exposure encourages users to consider all options.
Feedback Loop
Users reassess passive choices based on real outcomes.
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The Study

Omission 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 omission 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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Clarify consequences of inaction to reduce bias.

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Frame choices transparently to maintain trust.

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Test message framing for balanced decision-making.

Ingredient pairings

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Best pairings

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Progressive Disclosure

Prevents avoidance of important decisions while maintaining clarity.
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Feedback Loop

Encourages learning while reducing inaction bias.
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Nudge

Supports engagement while ensuring user autonomy.
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Choice Architecture

Reduces decision inertia while preserving autonomy.
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Worst pairings

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Scarcity Principle

Exploits hesitation to drive impulse responses.
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Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)

Manipulates indecision by amplifying regret anxiety.
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Default Bias

Discourages active engagement in decision-making.
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Authority Bias

Reduces independent thinking while reinforcing passive choices.

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