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Negativity bias at Wikipedia:
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The negativity bias, also known as the negativity effect, is a cognitive bias that human cognition is relatively more affected by a negative affect than an equally potent positive affect. The negativity bias has been investigated across different domains, including the formation of impressions and general evaluations; attention, learning, and memory; and decision-making and risk considerations.
June 28, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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Stepping Out of the Shadows by Hidden Brain Media.
What is negativity bias? And how to deal with it.
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Audio, 1h 28m 44s.

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Why does one bad experience have the power to overshadow an otherwise good day? Psychologist Alison Ledgerwood explores the negativity bias, the deeply human tendency to hold on to what went wrong and overlook what went right. She explains why our minds are drawn to losses and threats, and what it takes to rebalance our attention. Then, on Your Questions Answered, psychologist David Pizarro returns to respond to your comments about the surprising role of disgust in shaping our lives.
June 28, 2026 at 2:08 PM