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Decision Making

Outcome Bias

People evaluate decisions based on their results rather than the quality of the decision-making process itself, often ignoring context.
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Helps users focus on results to guide decisions.

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Can overlook process or effort that led to outcomes.

The Study

Outcome 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 outcome 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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Focus on decision process, not just outcomes.

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Present alternative outcomes for balanced judgment.

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Use case studies to illustrate nuanced decisions.

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