The Decoy Effect: The Hidden Influence Behind Your Choices

Mental Minute by Hassen, Zsolt, & NotebookLM

Episode notes

The Decoy Effect is a cognitive bias where a third, less attractive option subtly steers decisions toward a target choice. This episode breaks down how asymmetric dominance works in marketing, pricing, and everyday life. Learn to recognize this manipulation tactic and make more intentional, independent decisions.

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Keywords
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