Why is everything "natural" making people go crazy?
People are naturally inclined to choose "natural" items because they believe they are more reliable and effective. This common predilection was evaluated in a study that was published in Social Psychological and Personality Science, demonstrating how this "natural bias" influences everyday decisions and choices.
The term "natural" has a powerful persuasive effect on anything from food and medication to commonplace objects, frequently influencing consumers to select these options even in the absence of convincing proof of additional benefits.
- The study made clear how powerful the word "natural" is. If a product is labeled as natural, people will choose it without question, regardless of its other qualities.
- The study clarified that consumers often associate "natural" products with efficacy, safety, and quality, regardless of whether they are chocolate, drugs, or ordinary beverages.
- Because this inclination is so strong, it frequently takes precedence over reason, causing people to make snap decisions without considering the true efficiency.
- Because the product is labeled as "natural," they persuade themselves that it is superior to what it truly is, even when it falls short of their expectations.