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Different tolerance levels for ambiguity
People have different tolerance levels for ambiguity - the tendency to view ambiguous circumstances as desirable.
- Those with a low tolerance for ambiguity tend to see the unknown as bad or threatening.
- Individuals with a high tolerance for ambiguity tend to view uncertain situations as a challenge and an opportunity for problem-solving.
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How to overcome the ambiguity effect
Self-reflection can help you to see where you are on the spectrum of ambiguity. Think of a time when you had to decide with limited information. How did you address it? How did you feel while trying to make a choice? Which option did you choose?
If you have low levels o...
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The ambiguity effect
Research shows that when we have to decide between two possible outcomes, one with a known probability and one with an unknown probability, we tend to choose the option with the known probability.
We skip over the difficult part of making estimates or gues...
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The impact of the ambiguity effect
The ambiguity effect influences our shopping habits. Research shows that people tend to choose products and services from well-known brands because they think that known brands have better quality products.
The buyer faces three potential consequences:
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