No. #27

Choice-Supportive Bias
- Affection for Chosen Options

Choice-supportive bias is the tendency to remember one's choices as better than they actually were, affecting how users perceive and interact with chosen products or features over time.

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Product example

After choosing a specific brand, users may overlook its shortcomings and exaggerate its benefits, compared to alternatives they did not choose.

Empathy tips

1

Awareness Campaigns

Raise awareness about this bias in decision-making processes.

2

User Reviews and Comparisons

Provide access to unbiased user reviews and feature comparisons.

3

Post-Decision Support

Offer support and information to users after they make a decision.

4

Continuous Improvement

Gather ongoing feedback to improve and validate the chosen options.

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