No. #153
Peak–End Rule
- Memory Biased by Peaks and Ends
The peak–end rule is a psychological heuristic where people judge an experience largely based on how they felt at its most intense point (the peak) and at its end, rather than based on the total sum or average of every moment of the experience. This can affect how products and services are designed and evaluated, emphasizing the importance of creating memorable positive peaks and satisfying conclusions.
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Ensuring a customer service interaction ends on a positive note may significantly affect overall customer satisfaction, regardless of any issues encountered during the process.
Empathy tips
Design for Memorable Peaks
Design experiences to include positive, memorable peaks.
Ensure Positive Conclusions
Focus on ensuring that interactions and experiences end positively.
User Journey Optimization
Optimize the user journey to enhance peak moments and endings.
Feedback and Improvement Processes
Utilize feedback to identify and improve peak and end moments in user experiences.
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