It seems like it’s a special case of anchoring to me.
Also related to availability—the very fact that it enters your conscious mind, even if you immediately discount it, is going to wear down that thought groove, making it more likely to be consciously (or subconsciously) accessed.
It seems like it’s a special case of anchoring to me.
Also related to availability—the very fact that it enters your conscious mind, even if you immediately discount it, is going to wear down that thought groove, making it more likely to be consciously (or subconsciously) accessed.