How Anchoring Bias Impacts Your Everyday Life

Have you heard the saying, “The first impression is the last impression”? In psychology, anchoring bias is a similar concept. When we hear, read or see something for the first time, we subconsciously anchor or latch on to a perception about it.

We form biases every day based on our past experiences, our upbringing, our social circle, what we learn in school, where we work and who we work with. Each interaction influences our perception of things, situations and people.

Anchoring psychology can stall our personal and professional growth. It limits our knowledge and beliefs. Being open-minded and accepting different perspectives is important to avoid the anchoring effect.