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anchor

anchor In judgment and decision-making, an anchor is an initial reference point that people start from when making an estimate or evaluation.

In judgment and decision-making, an anchor is an initial reference point that people start from when making an estimate or evaluation. Later judgments are adjusted from that starting point, and the adjustment may be too small, especially when motivation or cognitive resources are limited.