The paradox of choice is how more options can mean less satisfaction — paralysis, regret, and impossibly high expectations. Examples:
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Shoppers shown 24 jams sampled more but bought far less than those shown six — the classic study on choice overload.
A twelve-page menu makes ordering harder and the meal less satisfying than a short, sharp one.
Endless profiles breed 'someone better is one swipe away,' so no one quite gets chosen.
More options inflate expectations, so even a good pick can feel like a possible mistake.
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