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Blemishing Effect

Let’s explore the Blemishing Effect—why we are more likely to believe positive information when a little negative information is added into the mix.

Fundamental Attribution Error

Fundamental Attribution Error

Let’s explore Fundamental Attribution Error – why we judge other people on their character and ourselves on the situation.

Transparency Effect

Transparency Effect

Let’s explore the Transparency Effect — why you can tell people you’re nudging them towards purchasing without losing the sale.

Reciprocity Decay

Reciprocity Decay

Let’s explore Reciprocity Decay—why we feel less obligated to return a favor after considerable time has passed since we received it.

Choice Closure

Choice Closure

Let’s explore Choice Closure—why physically closing something makes us feel like we can move on from the decision-making part of our purchase.

Boomerang Effect

Boomerang Effect

Let’s explore the Boomerang Effect – why we sometimes take the opposite stance when someone tries to force their opinion on us.

Bikeshedding

Bikeshedding

Let’s explore Bikeshedding – why we spend too much time on things that don’t matter.

Authority Bias

Authority Bias

Let’s explore Authority Bias – why we trust information more when it comes from influential figures.

Did you forget Cinco de Mayo?

Did you forget Cinco de Mayo?

This is the twelfth issue of Brainy Best—a weekly digest of snackable brainy tips to make you a smarter marketer.​

Personalization

Personalization

Let’s explore Personalization – why we love experiences that make us feel unique.

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