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Can an option nobody wants change what people choose?

Choosing between two offers can feel different when a third appears beside them. A decoy is less attractive than one option on the relevant features, but its presence does not reliably change every decision.

5–7 min

Questions you could explore

  • What makes an option a decoy rather than simply another choice?
  • When does the way offers are presented change the effect?

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