Neighborhood relations

Outgroup Homogeneity Bias

Outgroup Homogeneity Bias

Being aware of this bias can improve interactions with neighbors from different cultural, religious, or racial backgrounds.

Similar Situations

Dunbar's Number

Dunbar's Number

Neighborhood community: Encouraging smaller community gatherings or events can foster stronger relationships among neighbors.
Availability Bias

Availability Bias

Crime Rates: Don't assume your neighborhood is unsafe because of a single dramatic crime story on the news.
Broken Window Effect

Broken Window Effect

Upholding neighborhood standards: Mowing lawns, repairing fences, etc., discourages community decline.
SWOT Analysis

SWOT Analysis

House Hunting: When searching for a new home, a SWOT analysis can help in evaluating the strengths (affordability, location), weaknesses (structural issues), opportunities (upcoming neighborhood developments), and threats (rising property taxes).
Sunk Cost Fallacy

Sunk Cost Fallacy

Relationship decisions: Understanding the sunk cost fallacy can help you make healthier decisions in relationships, not staying in a bad relationship just because of the time and effort you've already invested.
Bannister Effect

Bannister Effect

Navigating a tough relationship: Knowing others have worked through difficult relationship issues can inspire you to work toward resolution in your own relationships.
Six Thinking Hats

Six Thinking Hats

Relationship Discussions: Balancing emotions with practical relationship goals.
Erikson's stages of Development

Erikson's stages of Development

Relationships: Couples can navigate relationship challenges more effectively by recognizing each other's developmental stages.
Placebo Effect

Placebo Effect

Interpersonal Relationships: Employing positive expectations to enhance relationship satisfaction and communication.
Eisenhower Matrix

Eisenhower Matrix

Relationship building: Prioritizing time with loved ones and addressing important relationship concerns.