Peak-End Rule
- “why do I remember a bad holiday as good”
- “peak end rule explained”
- “why endings matter so much”
- “duration neglect memory”
01 · Side by side
Side by side
Comparison sheet
| Aspect | Peak-end rule | Duration neglect |
|---|---|---|
| Describes | What's kept | What's dropped |
| Data points | Two | Zero for length |
| Discovered | Together | Together |
| Consequence | Endings matter | Length doesn't |
02 · Which one you meant
Which one did you mean?
In shortReaders who land here meaning Peak-End Rule rather than Duration neglect are usually searching for phrases like “why do I remember a bad holiday as good”, “peak end rule explained”, “why endings matter so much”.
03 · Read either one