Proximity bias refers to thecognitive bias that people have a preference for things that are close in time and space.[1]
The commonproverb,out of sight, out of mind, is a reflection of proximity bias.[2]
Proximity bias originates as anevolutionarysocial psychology trait when people lived in physically close-knit communities for survival.[3]
Within theworkplace, proximity bias may be exhibited towards onsite workers and againstremote workers.[4][2]
People exhibit a proximity bias in their investments.[5]
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