Decision-Making Biases
Commission bias
Favoring intervention because doing something feels responsible.
What Is Commission bias?
Commission bias is a thinking trap where favoring intervention because doing something feels responsible.
How It Tricks You
It can make one option feel obvious before the tradeoffs have been checked.
Real-World Example
A manager adds a rushed policy because doing something feels safer.
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
Could intervention make things worse?
Related Thinking Traps
Common Situations
Quick FAQ
What is Commission bias?
Favoring intervention because doing something feels responsible.
What is an example of Commission bias?
A manager adds a rushed policy because doing something feels safer.
How do I spot Commission bias?
Could intervention make things worse?