Aedge Podcast - Rarely Rational - Status Quo Bias

Apr 2, 2024

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it

This is the fourth episode of the Rarely Rational series. Jyothi Sridhar and Chitra Gurjar explore the Status Quo Bias. Why do we tend to leave things the way they are?

What is the Status Quo Bias?
It is an emotional bias.
Do we love change or not?
We generally try to avoid choice paralysis.
What is loss aversion?
There are transactional costs in making a change
Fear of failure and regret avoidance.
Do we tend to inaction while faced with making a tough decision?
How does status quo bias play out in UX research?
The framing effect.
Pros and cons of the default effect.

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