"compromise effect" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: compromise effects [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} compromise effect (plural compromise effects)
  1. (psychology) The observation that people tend to prefer a middle option when it is presented along with extremes.
    Sense id: en-compromise_effect-en-noun-bv6MlmnC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Psychology Topics: human-sciences, psychology, sciences

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