No. #17

Negativity Bias
- The Power of Negative

We're more likely to remember and be affected by negative experiences than positive ones. This can impact user feedback and product reviews, where negative aspects of a product might be more prominently remembered and shared.

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Product example

Users might rate an app lower after encountering a single bug, despite numerous positive experiences beforehand.

Empathy tips

1

Balance Perception

Actively encourage users to share positive as well as negative feedback.

2

Highlight Positives

Emphasize positive features and improvements in communications.

3

Responsive Support

Offer prompt and helpful customer support to address and mitigate negative experiences.

4

Postive Reinforcement

Use positive reinforcement in user interactions to enhance satisfaction.

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