We tend to defend the system we are in because it provides for many of our underlying needs.
We have a feeling of dislike and competitiveness towards people who we think are better than us.
Reactance is the resistance we feel when there is a threat to our behavioural freedom.
We tend to over-rely on a familiar tool.
When deciding between two options, an unattractive third option can change the perceived preference between the other two.
Ideally, we should not change something until we understand the purpose behind it.
It is possible for a group to decide on something that is against most or all of the group members' preference.
Hippo - or Highest Paid Person's Opinion. In meetings, there might be a person who has the most experience or authority(usually the boss). Decisions they make might go unchallenged.
Reverse psychology is a manipulation technique that asks someone to do something opposite to the action that is actually required.
We prefer the current situation. We tend to think it is better than other alternatives.