commitment bias

[kəˈmɪtmənt ˈbaɪəs]
nounpl: commitment biases
viés do comprometimento / tendência ao comprometimento
1. A cognitive bias where individuals continue a course of action or belief because they have previously committed to it, even when evidence suggests it is no longer the best choice
The investor suffered from commitment bias by continuing to hold failing stocks because he had already invested significant capital in them.
O investidor sofria do viés do comprometimento ao continuar mantendo ações que falhavam porque já havia investido capital significativo nelas.
2. The tendency to remain loyal to an initial decision or position, resisting change despite new information
Her commitment bias prevented her from switching careers even after she realized her current job was unsuitable.
Seu viés do comprometimento a impediu de trocar de carreira mesmo depois de perceber que seu trabalho atual era inadequado.
This term is widely recognized in Brazilian and Portuguese business education, psychology, and behavioral economics circles. In the USA, it's particularly emphasized in MBA programs and financial advisory contexts. The concept reflects universal human psychology but is increasingly studied in organizational behavior and decision-making courses across both cultures.
NYC Slang
Douchebag tax / stubborn money move
Synonyms / Sinônimos
escalation of commitmentsunk cost fallacyplan continuation biasconsistency bias
Antonyms / Antônimos
flexibilityadaptabilityopen-mindedness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
viés do comprometimento
Most common academic and professional term used in psychology and business contexts
General Brazilian
tendência ao comprometimento
Alternative term used in more informal contexts
Brazil
viés da perseverança
Sometimes used as synonym in organizational psychology
Portugal
viés do comprometimento
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, used in academic settings

Related Words

cognitive biasconfirmation biassunken costdecision-makingrationality

Related Idioms & Phrases

throwing good money after bad
can't see the forest for the trees
doubling down
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