Lollapalooza Tendency Bias
Number 23 Of The 25 Cognitive Biases...
The lollapaloozza tendency is the result of multiple cognitive biases combining together to form an almost irresistible offer or scenario.
Examples Of The Lollapalooza Tendency Bias
Examples of lollapalooza situations include:
- Auctions
- Sales
- Tupperware parties
An auction is the perfect example of the lolapolooza effect, as it incorporates the following biases:
Scarcity bias (there’s only one item and a limited amount of time to bid/buy it)
Social proof bias (there’s other people there interested in purchasing and bidding on the same items as you)
Authority bias (the auctioneer is physically positioned higher than you and is seen as an authority)
Reward bias (the ‘feel good’ moment and dopamine release upon ‘winning’ regardless of whether this comes as a result of paying above market value)
How To Avoid Falling Victim To The Lollapalooza Tendency Bias
Avoid these situations, they're too powerful to overcome.
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