peak-end rule
/ˌpiːk ˈend ˌruːl/
judging experiences based on their peak intensity and how they ended
peak-end rule in a sentence
“The peak-end rule explains why a vacation is remembered fondly despite rain most days.”
Origin of peak-end rule
Old English pic point + Latin regula rule
Related Words
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a recollection that seems real but is fabricated or distorted
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a forgotten memory returning without recognition as such
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misattributing the source of a memory
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losing details while emphasizing others when retelling
misinformation effect
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