
Season 1 · Episode 65
The Decoy Effect: The Hidden Influence Behind Your Choices
Mental Minute · Hassen, Zsolt, & NotebookLM
April 10, 20257m 27s
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Show 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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