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Information bias

Description

The tendency to seek information even when it cannot affect action.

Information bias in business decision

A manager might spend excessive time gathering more data and reports before making a decision, even when they already have sufficient information to act, delaying the decision unnecessarily.

Information bias in personal life decision

You seek more medical tests than necessary, thinking more information always leads to better decisions.