Ch. 9
1 of 1 ·The First-Answer Trap
Chapter 9 · Biases and Mind Traps
Lesson 1 · Biases and Mind Traps
The First-Answer Trap
See how an early number or idea can anchor later judgement.
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The first clue can pull every estimate
Click to zoomIllustration supporting The first clue can pull every estimateAn anchor is an early number, option or description that influences later judgement even when it is irrelevant. Knowing about anchors helps, but making an independent estimate first helps more.