Paradox of Choice
Cognitive Load & Information Processing
Paradox of Choice
Barry Schwartz's finding that while some choice is good, too much choice leads to decision paralysis, lower satisfaction, and greater regret.
Explained
- Some choice helps, but beyond a point more options reduce satisfaction.
- Faced with too many, people stall, decide worse, and regret the pick more.
- The effort of comparing everything drowns out the value of having options.
- A wall of equal plans or endless settings can freeze action entirely.
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