Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Incomplete information refers to a situation where we only have access to limited or partial information, leading to gaps in our understanding. This can occur when we lack important details or when the information provided is ambiguous or unclear.
This refers to the tendency for people to remember and emphasize initial pieces of information more than later ones.
Anchoring Effect: The anchoring effect occurs when an initial piece of information (even if it's arbitrary) influences our subsequent judgments or decisions.