Neighborhood relations
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
Neighborhood community: Encouraging smaller community gatherings or events can foster stronger relationships among neighbors.
Availability Bias
Crime Rates: Don't assume your neighborhood is unsafe because of a single dramatic crime story on the news.
Broken Window Effect
Upholding neighborhood standards: Mowing lawns, repairing fences, etc., discourages community decline.
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
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
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
Relationship Discussions: Balancing emotions with practical relationship goals.
Erikson's stages of Development
Relationships: Couples can navigate relationship challenges more effectively by recognizing each other's developmental stages.
Placebo Effect
Interpersonal Relationships: Employing positive expectations to enhance relationship satisfaction and communication.
Eisenhower Matrix
Relationship building: Prioritizing time with loved ones and addressing important relationship concerns.