The anchoring effect is a psychological phenomenon in which an individual's judgments or decisions are influenced by a reference point or "anchor" which can be completely irrelevant, e.g. the status symbol gained by owning an iPhone on your hand.
With anchoring effect, if a person sees a luxury item priced high first, they may perceive a subsequent similar item as a bargain, even if the latter is still expensive.
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(adj.) Someone who stays dependent or immobile not because they can’t move on, but because it’s easier not to. A person financially capable of independence yet emotionally or administratively stuck — often lacking job history, credit, or initiative.
“He’s got a savings account and a Tesla while living with his ex. Lucky for him, he's been anchor lazy for years.”
“A chronic case of anchor laziness keeps her from signing a lease.”
“A chronic case of anchor laziness keeps her from signing a lease.”
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