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Zero–risk bias

Description

The tendency to prefer the complete elimination of a risk even when alternative options provide a greater reduction in overall risk.

Zero–risk bias in business decision

A company might spend excessively to completely eliminate a minor security risk, while underinvesting in measures that would significantly reduce a much larger, more probable operational risk.

Zero–risk bias in personal life decision

You prefer eliminating a small risk entirely rather than reducing a larger risk by half.