Paradox of Choice
The phenomenon where having too many options leads to anxiety and difficulty making a decision, reducing overall satisfaction.
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“choice complexity”
Hick’s Law
A principle that states the time it takes to make a decision increases with the number and complexity of choices available.
Choice Paralysis
A situation in which an individual is unable to make a decision due to the overwhelming number of options available.
Decision Paralysis
A state of overthinking and indecision that prevents making a choice, often due to too many options or uncertainty.
Overchoice
The phenomenon where having too many options leads to decision-making paralysis and decreased satisfaction.
Decision Staging
The process of breaking down decisions into smaller, manageable stages to simplify the decision-making process.
Take the Best Heuristic
A decision-making rule where individuals choose the option with the highest perceived value based on the first good reason that comes to mind, ignoring other information.
Smart Defaults
Pre-set options in a system that are designed to benefit users by simplifying decisions and guiding them towards the best choices.
Nudging
The act of designing and implementing subtle interventions to influence behavior in a predictable way.