Immune Neglect: A Source of Durability Bias in Affective Forecasting
Immune Neglect: A Source of Durability Bias in Affective Forecasting is a journal article by Daniel T. Gilbert, Elizabeth C. Pinel, Timothy D. Wilson, Stephen J. Blumberg, Thalia P. Wheatley (1998), published in Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. IX Coach's practice library cites it in 4 practices across 3 concepts; each one is listed below, so you can see exactly where this journal article is put to use.
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Practices on IX Coach that cite Immune Neglect
- Expect to adapt more than you think you will
Your psychological immune system will make most setbacks feel more tolerable than you currently predict.
Affect Forecasting: Why You Mispredicted How You’d Feel
- Plan for hedonic adaptation in your goals
The happiness boost from achieving a goal fades faster than you expect — design goals with this in mind.
- Prototype with conversations and experiences
Test a possible path cheaply — talk to someone living it, or try a small slice — before betting on it.
Designing Your Life, Made Practical
- Separate the regret you’ll keep from the fear you’ll forget
Today’s fear is loud but temporary; ask what will still matter in a year.
The Regret-Minimization Framework
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