Attention and Perception Biases
Duration neglect
Ignoring how long an experience lasts.
What Is Duration neglect?
Duration neglect is a thinking trap where ignoring how long an experience lasts.
How It Tricks You
It can make what stands out feel like the whole picture.
Real-World Example
A long wait is remembered mostly by the final frustrating minute.
Seen Online As
- The fast interpretation is doing more work than the evidence.
- The claim feels obvious before the check question is asked.
- A shortcut is making the judgment feel more certain than it is.
What To Ask Instead
How long did this actually continue?
Related Thinking Traps
Common Situations
Quick FAQ
What is Duration neglect?
Ignoring how long an experience lasts.
What is an example of Duration neglect?
A long wait is remembered mostly by the final frustrating minute.
How do I spot Duration neglect?
How long did this actually continue?