When information about some attributes is missing, consumers tend to weigh the criteria that are common to both alternatives quite heavily in the evaluation.

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This is known as the "common criteria effect" and has been observed in consumer decision-making research. When information about certain attributes is missing, consumers tend to rely more heavily on the attributes that are common to both alternatives in making their evaluation.

When Information About Some Attributes Is Missing, Consumers Tend to Weigh