{"id":111869,"date":"2019-06-24T13:29:54","date_gmt":"2019-06-24T13:29:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.wingify.com\/blog\/anchoring-bias-decision-making\/"},"modified":"2026-09-03T17:58:06","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T12:28:06","slug":"anchoring-bias-decision-making","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wingify.com\/blog\/anchoring-bias-decision-making\/","title":{"rendered":"Anchoring Bias and Its Effects on Decision-Making"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Imagine you\u2019re at a vintage store. After a minute of window shopping, you\u2019re drawn to a fancy silk shirt. You check its price tag, and since you see it\u2019s quite expensive &#8211; $150 &#8211; you put it back on the rack. However, determined to find something similar and cheaper, you continue with your search, only to find that other shirt prices range between $500-850. What do you do next? You go back to your first find and buy it. Know why? Because of a cognitive bias called <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">anchoring.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>Anchoring is the fact that people <\/strong><b>tend to cling on to the first piece of information (or anchor) they encounter, and let their subsequent actions, such as estimates, arguments, and conclusions, be made in relation to it. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Think of it as a shortcut or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wingify.com\/resources\/psychology-hacks-for-experience-optimization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">heuristic our brain takes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to speed up the decision-making process. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In the above example, the leading anchor was the $150 price tag, which helped you make a price comparison and conclude that the $150 shirt\u2019s a steal!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-origin-of-anchoring-bias\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Origin of anchoring bias<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Back in 1974, Kahneman and Tversky conducted a study in which one group of high school students was asked to estimate the result of 1x2x3x4x5x6x7x8, and the other group was asked to calculate 8x7x6x5x4x3x2x1. They had only five seconds to answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, although the answer to both questions is 40,320, the groups gave different answers. The first group\u2019s median estimate was 512, while the second group\u2019s median estimate was 2,250.<strong><em> What\u2019s the reason behind this big a difference? <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Basically, faced with a time limit, participants quickly anchored to the product of the first few numbers of the mathematical expression (1x2x3=6 &amp; 8x7x6=336), which then influenced their estimates: a smaller number for an ascending sequence and a bigger answer for a descending sequence. Ultimately, this experiment proved Kahneman and Tversky&#8217;s prediction that <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.psych.ubc.ca\/~schaller\/Psyc590Readings\/TverskyKahneman1974.pdf\">people rely on the initial cue to make estimates<\/a>, even though it may result in an error in judgment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-examples-of-anchoring-bias-in-action\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examples of anchoring bias in action<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s look at how some brands <strong>use the Anchoring Bias to appear affordable and increase the perceived value of their products and services<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-1-display-original-and-discounted-prices-next-to-each-other\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#1: display original and discounted prices next to each other<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We often rely on the price of a product to determine its worth<\/strong>. Expensive products, for instance, are assumed to be excellent quality, stylish, long-lasting, and hence worth buying. And this is exactly the reason why we\u2019re tempted to buy them for much less on sale. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s an example from the Columbia website where the original price is struck off, anchoring users to consider the discounted price as a good bargain. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/abtasty\/Price-anchoring-strategy_-Example-from-Columbia-website.png\" alt=\"Price anchoring example\" class=\"wp-image-25969\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> The offer becomes more persuasive with social proof used as a secondary anchor. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbia.com\/\">Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note: The Anchoring Effect can backfire if there\u2019s a ridiculous gap between the original and discounted price. For example, wouldn\u2019t you be suspicious if I propose selling you a brand new BMW whose actual price is $45,000, for $8,000? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-2-offer-a-suggestion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#2: offer a suggestion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ever noticed transparent donation boxes for various charities at checkout counters in stores and eating joints? How do you decide how much to give? My guess is you\u2019ll look at the most popular bills in the box. After all, with people from behind the counter looking at you, you want to make sure you come across as a person with a big heart and an equally big wallet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But unlike in the example above, it\u2019s a good idea to take cognitive load off a customer\u2019s mind. Notice how the folks at The Guardian manage that. <strong>The default contribution value works as an anchor, hinting it\u2019s a popular option, thus making people conform to it. <\/strong>Whether people donate the recommended amount or not is a different matter, but, at least they have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/a\/anchoring-and-adjustment.asp\">a number to adjust to<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/abtasty\/Anchoring-users-with-a-suggestion-takes-off-cognitive-load_-Example-from-The-Guardian-website.png\" alt=\"Charity anchoring example donation\" class=\"wp-image-25970\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/international\">Source<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-3-list-the-most-expensive-plan-first\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#3: list the most expensive plan first<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Agreed it\u2019s not quite the trend, but <a href=\"https:\/\/conversionxl.com\/research-study\/pricing-plan-study-order\/\">this Conversion XL study<\/a> might convince you to change your tactics. Not only did they find out that <em>ordering pricing plans from high to low results in higher revenue<\/em>, but <a href=\"https:\/\/conversionxl.com\/research-study\/pricing-page-study-highlight\/\">another of their studies<\/a> revealed how <em>highlighting a recommended plan results in even greater results<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MailChimp does both. Straight off the bat <strong>people anchor to the expensive plan, which makes other options more appealing in comparison<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/abtasty\/Expensive-plans-first-anchors-visitors-to-see-mid-range-options-more-favorably-Example-from-MAilChimp-website.png\" alt=\"Exampe of pricing anchoring\" class=\"wp-image-25971\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another reason this strategy works is the operative <strong>rejection-then-retreat technique<\/strong>. Robert Cialdini talks at length about it in his book, <em>Influence<\/em>. <strong>Essentially, you <em>make a larger-then-smaller request <\/em>so that even if someone rejects it at first, guided by the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GHG3ySO40Gk\"><strong>reciprocity principle<\/strong><\/a><strong>, they\u2019ll give in to the next request.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To prove it works, he cites a report wherein billiard table dealers were able to increase the average table sales by 50% by first showing the expensive models and then allowing customers to shop the rest of the collection. Suffice it to say that <strong>by organizing your plans from high to low, your prospects are bound to see the mid-price options more favorably.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-4-leverage-multiple-unit-pricing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#4: leverage multiple unit pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/abtasty\/Anchoring-effect-is-used-in-negotiationpng.png\" alt=\"Cartoon about the anchoring bias man begging\" class=\"wp-image-25972\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comicskingdom.com\/blondie\/\">Source<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s a pricing technique where <strong>you offer a lower price per unit if someone buys a product in bulk<\/strong>. For example, a set of three mason jars for $5 instead of $2 for each. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main purpose is to get people to anchor on the money-saving aspect. It makes the offer tempting and convinces them to buy more units even when they don\u2019t actually need them. Supermarket giants have been capitalizing on this for years. An example from the E.Leclerc website below:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/abtasty\/Example-of-Multiple-unit-pricing-an-excellent-price-anchoring-strategy.png\" alt=\"Discount anchoring effect\" class=\"wp-image-25973\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Buying in bulk is money-saving, something people don\u2019t say no to.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-other-cognitive-biases-used-in-conversion-rate-optimization\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other cognitive biases used in conversion rate optimization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-bandwagon-effect\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bandwagon Effect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>People\u2019s tendency to do something merely because others are doing it, irrespective of whether they agree or not,<\/strong> is what psychologists called the <a href=\"https:\/\/wingify.com\/blog\/bandwagon-effect\/\">Bandwagon Effect<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the best ways you can harness its conversion optimization benefit is by using <a href=\"https:\/\/wingify.com\/resources\/social-proof-conversion-rates\/\">social proof on your website<\/a>. Display how many businesses you cater to, your client names, ratings, reviews, and testimonials to establish credibility and influence prospects to \u2018hop onto the bandwagon\u2019. Take a cue from the company Box on how to drop numbers and names.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/abtasty\/Box-uses-social-proof-to-spark-anchoring-effect-among-prospects.png\" alt=\"Social proof example on website\" class=\"wp-image-25979\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.box.com\/\">Source<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-barnum-effect\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Barnum Effect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s a psychological phenomenon whereby <strong>people accept vague and generic statements as accurate descriptions of their own personalities, without thinking they could be applicable to other people, too. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You, too, can trigger this bias by <a href=\"https:\/\/wingify.com\/blog\/what-is-personalization-digital\/\">personalizing user experience<\/a>. Your prospects will feel unique and heard, when, in reality, you\u2019re appealing to a whole segment, not one person. Think about <a href=\"https:\/\/wingify.com\/blog\/visitor-segmentation\/\">personal recommendations based on visitor segmentation<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Wingify, we ran a campaign for one of our clients, Sephora, that involved running a personalized, promotional banner exclusively for loyalty card holders. And guess what? The banner led to a 16% increase in transaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/abtasty\/Barnum-Effect-example_-Sephora-campaign-for-loyalty-card-holders.jpg\" alt=\"Sephora use case Wingify\" class=\"wp-image-25982\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/wingify.com\/blog\/barnum-effect\/\">Source<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-framing-effect\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Framing Effect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Framing Effect is a cognitive bias where <strong>people make decisions based on how information is presented to them as either a gain or a loss. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generally speaking, people avoid risk when the option is positively framed, but become more risk-averse when a negative frame is brought into the picture. Why? Since the pain of losing something is felt much more than the happiness upon gaining something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To capitalize on this psychological quirk, use urgency to <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wingify.com\/blog\/loss-aversion\/\"><strong>frame the experience for your visitors<\/strong><\/a>. You can shine the spotlight on real-time stock levels, the time ticker, or competition. <strong>The intention is for visitors to notice the inevitable loss and avoid it, come what may!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/abtasty\/Urgency-used-to-trigger-anchoring-bias-on-Jimmy-choo-website.png\" alt=\"Urgency example e-commerce\" class=\"wp-image-25983\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/row.jimmychoo.com\/en\/women\/shoes\">Source<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-peak-end-rule-effect\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Peak-End Rule Effect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peak-End Rule Effect is <strong>a convenient cognitive shortcut our brain takes to recall an experience as good or bad based on how we feel at the peak (when emotions are intense) and at the end of the event<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From a CRO point of view, this means the focus should be on <a href=\"https:\/\/wingify.com\/resources\/case-study-ashley-home-furniture\/\">creating a user journey that concludes on a high note<\/a>. For instance, at the checkout stage, don\u2019t force registration, rather give visitors the guest checkout option, to lessen any potential for frustration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wingify.com\/gcp\/uploads\/abtasty\/Peak-end-Rule-Effect-is-an-excellent-anchoring-strategt-to-boost-conversions.png\" alt=\"Barnum effect check out example\" class=\"wp-image-25984\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/checkout.johnlewis.com\/login\">Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-get-ready-to-trigger-anchoring-bias\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get ready to trigger anchoring bias<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s an excellent psychological tactic to boost your product\u2019s perceived value and influence buyers\u2019 decision-making journey. But first, you\u2019ll need to create anchors that spark a favorable response from your consumers. You may not perfect it in one go, which is why it\u2019s recommended you never stop A\/B testing. <br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Understand how to use and apply the Anchoring Bias to your pricing strategies on the web, for higher conversion rates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1591,"featured_media":115033,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"post_read_time":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10806],"tags":[10815],"feature":[],"industry-type":[],"product":[],"role":[],"region":[],"class_list":["post-111869","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conversion-optimization","tag-psychology"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Anchoring Bias and Its Effects on Decision-Making - Wingify Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Understand how to use and apply the Anchoring Bias to your pricing strategies on the web, for higher conversion rates.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/wingify.com\/blog\/anchoring-bias-decision-making\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Anchoring Bias and Its Effects on Decision-Making - 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