Selecting a contractor
Monty Hall Problem
Topic: Deep probability Understanding - Comparing contractors for a home improvement project based on their past work, reputation, and cost estimates.
Similar Situations
Halo Effect
Choosing service providers: Knowing the halo effect can help you make more informed choices when selecting professionals like doctors, lawyers, or contractors, by focusing on their qualifications and experience rather than personal characteristics.
Checker Shadow Illusion
Home Decoration: Selecting paint colors and lighting to create the desired ambiance in a space.
Peak-End Rule
Gift-giving: Selecting meaningful or unique gifts and presenting them in an appealing manner to create a memorable experience for the recipient.
Maslow's Hammer
Gardening: Selecting the right tool for each task, like a trowel for planting, rather than using a single tool, such as a shovel.
60-30-10 Rule
Landscaping: Apply the rule to your garden or outdoor space by selecting plants and hardscape materials in a balanced color scheme.
Gell-Mann Amnesia Effect
Selecting healthcare providers: Patients can research healthcare providers and treatments critically, seeking out evidence-based information and avoiding misinformation or pseudoscience.
Anchoring
Negotiating service contracts: Recognize that the first offer can serve as an anchor, and negotiate based on your research and desired outcomes.
Monty Hall Problem
Restaurant choices: (Topic: Deep probability Understanding) Selecting where to eat based on the probability of having a positive dining experience, considering factors like food quality and customer reviews.
Decoy Effect
Event planning: Recognizing the decoy effect can help you make more informed decisions when selecting venues or vendors, without being swayed by strategically placed, less attractive options.
Cynefin Framework
Selecting insurance policies: Understand the complexity of various insurance options and make informed decisions based on individual needs and risks.