Memory Biases
Negativity bias
Giving negative memories more weight than positive ones.
What Is Negativity bias?
Negativity bias is a thinking trap where giving negative memories more weight than positive ones.
How It Tricks You
It can make a reconstructed memory feel like a clean recording.
Real-World Example
One critical comment overshadows a whole page of praise.
Seen Online As
- One bad comment outweighed all the good feedback.
- The problem sticks harder than everything that went right.
- I remember the criticism more than the praise.
What To Ask Instead
Am I counting the full evidence or only the painful parts?
Related Thinking Traps
Common Situations
Quick FAQ
What is Negativity bias?
Giving negative memories more weight than positive ones.
What is an example of Negativity bias?
One critical comment overshadows a whole page of praise.
How do I spot Negativity bias?
Am I counting the full evidence or only the painful parts?