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Status quo bias
A compact thinking tool for spotting patterns and avoiding mistakes.
The useful idea
- The useful idea
A status quo bias or default bias is a cognitive bias which results from a preference for the maintenance of one's existing state of affairs.
- How it works
The current baseline (or status quo) is taken as a reference point, and any change from that baseline is perceived as a loss or gain.
- Why it matters
Corresponding to different alternatives, this current baseline or default option is perceived and evaluated by individuals as a positive.
Why this matters
Use Status quo bias as a quick check before trusting your first conclusion.
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Use Status quo bias as a quick check before trusting your first conclusion.
Test your recall
Which idea belongs to the explanation of Status quo bias?
- How it works
- The useful idea — correct
- Why it matters
A status quo bias or default bias is a cognitive bias which results from a preference for the maintenance of one's existing state of affairs.