The Psychology of Repeating Our Choices

Conversation - B2-C1 | Advance Level

8 $

Mar. 10 Tue , 19:00 USA

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Description

In this session, we will talk about why people often repeat the same choices in their daily lives. You will learn simple ideas from psychology that explain why our brains prefer familiar decisions. We will discuss habits, comfort zones, and how past decisions can influence future behavior. By the end of the session, you will be able to talk about your own decision-making habits and explain why people sometimes stick with the same choices.

Session Activities

1: Have you ever kept using something just because you were already used to it?

2: Have you ever stayed with a decision even when you were not sure it was the best one?

3: What is one small decision you repeat every day without thinking?

1: Do you think familiarity bias affects the brands or products people buy? Can you give an example?

2: Do you usually go with the default choice when you make decisions, or do you like to explore other options? Why?

3: Have you ever had to stick to your guns when others disagreed with your decision?

4: Do you think people need courage to break the pattern of their usual choices? Why or why not?

5: Do you think technology affects how we repeat our choices (apps, music, shopping)?

6: Do advertisements try to make people repeat the same purchases? How?

7: What advice would you give someone who wants to change their habits?

Default choice

The option people choose automatically without thinking much

Familiarity bias

Preferring things we already know

Stick to your guns

continue with your decision even if others disagree

Break the pattern

stop repeating the same behavior