anchoring effect
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 2.97 in modern English
29
Scrabble Score
15
Letters
5
Syllables
11
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A psychological phenomenon wherein a previous appraisal has its range determined by communication of a previous reference point.
Example Sentences
- "Like many researchers, [Michael] Gerlich believes that, used in the right way, AI can make us cleverer and more creative – but the way most people use it produces bland, unimaginative, factually questionable work. One concern is the so-called “anchoring effect”. If you post a question to generative AI, the answer it gives you sets your brain on a certain mental path and makes you less likely to consider alternative approaches."