Pronunciation: /ˈriːsənsi ɪˈluːʒən/
noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality
A1 The recency illusion makes people believe that things that happened recently are more important than they really are.
A2 Some people fall for the recency illusion and think that trends they see in the media are representative of the overall situation.
B1 The recency illusion can lead to biased decision-making if people only focus on the most recent information available.
B2 It is important to be aware of the recency illusion when analyzing data to avoid making inaccurate conclusions.
C1 Professionals in various fields often encounter the recency illusion and must take steps to mitigate its effects on their work.
C2 Researchers study the recency illusion to understand how cognitive biases can impact perception and decision-making processes.
formal The recency illusion is a cognitive bias where people overestimate the importance of recent information.
informal I think I fell for the recency illusion when I made my decision based on the most recent feedback.
slang Don't let the recency illusion trick you into thinking that just because it happened recently, it's more important.
figurative The recency illusion is like wearing blinders that only let you see what's right in front of you.
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