Decision Staging
The process of breaking down decisions into smaller, manageable stages to simplify the decision-making process.
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“decision overload”
Choice Paralysis
A situation in which an individual is unable to make a decision due to the overwhelming number of options available.
Overchoice
The phenomenon where having too many options leads to decision-making paralysis and decreased satisfaction.
Decision Paralysis
A state of overthinking and indecision that prevents making a choice, often due to too many options or uncertainty.
Fast and Frugal Heuristics
Decision-making strategies that use simple heuristics to make quick, efficient, and satisfactory choices with limited information.
Information Bias
A cognitive bias where people seek out more information than is needed to make a decision, often leading to analysis paralysis.
Illusion of Validity
A cognitive bias where individuals overestimate the accuracy of their judgments, especially when they have a lot of information.
Paradox of Choice
The phenomenon where having too many options leads to anxiety and difficulty making a decision, reducing overall satisfaction.
Illusory Truth Effect
A cognitive bias where repeated statements are more likely to be perceived as true, regardless of their actual accuracy.