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Trivium on Nostr: Do you know what the "Affect heuristic" is? Those that want to manipulate you sure ...

Do you know what the "Affect heuristic" is? Those that want to manipulate you sure do.

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The Affect Heuristic is a mental shortcut that influences decision-making by relying on immediate emotional responses, such as feelings of liking or disliking, to evaluate options. This heuristic substitutes affective reactions for a more detailed analysis of the options, often leading to judgments and decisions that are based on emotional cues rather than rational consideration.

Key Characteristics
1. Emotional Cues: The Affect Heuristic relies on automatic, intuitive feelings, such as fear, pleasure, or surprise, to guide judgments and decisions.
2. Quick and Simplified: This heuristic provides a rapid and effortless way to evaluate options, bypassing more complex analysis and deliberation.
3. Affective Reactions: The heuristic is triggered by stimuli that elicit emotional responses, which then influence judgments and decisions.
4. Illogical Decisions: The Affect Heuristic can lead to illogical decisions when emotional responses override rational consideration of facts and evidence.


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