The Ben Franklin Effect

When you do a favour for someone, you are more likely to develop positive feelings toward them, even if you initially disliked them.
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Social and Emotional Influence
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Strengthens interpersonal relationships through reciprocity.

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Can be perceived as manipulative if overused.

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Collaboration
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Gamification
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Behaviour Change
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Retention
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Trust & Confidence
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Collaboration

The Study

The Ben Franklin 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 the ben franklin 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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Encourage small user contributions for engagement.

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Use micro-interactions to build investment.

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Foster reciprocity with meaningful user actions.

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