Loss Aversion

損失回避／ loss-aversion　—　Phenomena

A mental bias where the pain of losing is felt more intensely than the pleasure of gaining an equivalent amount.

A scene for the related term “Fraud” — Netherlands　The century of division ／ The low country, a mint at night

In an attempt to avoid pain, one may fail to realize a loss, and instead end up magnifying it. ⚠ This bias does not disappear. Knowing in advance the situations where it comes into play is the best defense.