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We notice things already primed in memory or repeated often

Attentional bias

Description

The tendency for perception to be affected by recurring thoughts, or to pay more attention to certain types of information while ignoring others.

Attentional bias in business decision

An investor primarily focuses on news articles confirming their belief that a particular stock will rise, while disregarding reports suggesting potential risks or downturns.

Attentional bias in personal life decision

When you're trying to diet, you notice advertisements for sweets and ignore healthier messages.