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defaults

Explore 2 cognitive biases related to this topic.

Unit Bias

9 min read

Unit bias is the tendency to view a single unit of something—such as a portion, package, or task—as the appropriate or complete amount, regardless of its actual size.

Cognitive Biases / Quantity perception

/ Portion heuristic

Status Quo Bias

12 min read

Status quo bias is the tendency to prefer the current state of affairs and avoid change, even when alternatives are objectively better.

Cognitive Biases / Preference for defaults

/ Status Quo Preference