Confirmation Bias

The tendency to favour information that aligns with pre-existing beliefs while disregarding evidence that challenges those views.
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Perception and Cognition
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Encourages users to stick with their decisions.

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Can lead to ignoring better alternatives.

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Onboarding
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Subscription Management
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Retention
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Decision-Making

The Study

Confirmation 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 confirmation 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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Present balanced information for informed decisions.

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Encourage exploration of diverse perspectives.

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Challenge assumptions to minimise biased thinking.