Plan continuation bias is a subtle cognitive bias that tends to force the continuation of a plan or course of action even after conditions have changed enough that the plan should be abandoned. In the field of aerospace it has been identified as a significant causal factor in accidents.
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Core ClaimSourced to the subject's own accountPlan continuation bias is a subtle cognitive bias that forces the continuation of a plan or course of action even after conditions have changed enough that it should be abandoned, recognized as a significant causal factor in aviation and maritime accidents. 1 Classification
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1. Plan Continuation Bias (Wikipedia)
WikipediaWikipedia Sunk cost article, Plan continuation bias section, first sentence
A related phenomenon is plan continuation bias, which is recognised as a subtle cognitive bias that tends to force the continuation of a plan or course of action even in the face of changing conditions.
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Plan continuation bias is a subtle cognitive bias that tends to force the continuation of a plan or course of action even after conditions have changed enough that the plan should be abandoned.
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