Framing Effect

The framing effect is when decisions are based on how information is presented.

While the information is the same, our preferences change depending on whether the positive or negative features are emphasized.

This bias of the framing effect occurs when people focus on how the information is presented rather than on the content of the information.

Sometimes, less favorable information compared to another might be framed in a positive way to make people think that this information is better than the other.

https://thedecisionlab.com/biases/framing-effect

The image above is an example of a framing effect. Both options mean the same thing, but the phrase “fat-free” appeals to people more than the word “fat” because the word "free" appeals to people more, and they choose option B based on that rather than recognizing that they are the same option.

The importance of understanding the framing effect is that it can weaken our decision-making ability by making poor information a more attractive option for us.

Therefore, our role is to make sure that we are focusing on what the information is telling us, instead of focusing our decision on how the information is presented.