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“What we found was that of the people who stopped when there were 24 different flavors of jam out on display only 3% of them actually bought a jar of jam whereas of the people who stopped when there were 6 different flavors of jam 30% of them actually bought a jar of jam.” quote by Sheena Iyengar
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“What we found was that of the people who stopped when there were 24 different flavors of jam out on display only 3% of them actually bought a jar of jam whereas of the people who stopped when there were 6 different flavors of jam 30% of them actually bought a jar of jam.”

Sheena Iyengar

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Choice overload can reduce decisions; fewer options lead to higher purchase rates.

In simple terms: Too many choices hinder decisions.

Key Takeaway

Simplify options.

Themes

decision making choice overload consumer behavior

Mood

analytical practical

Type

insight observational

When to use this quote

  • marketing
  • retail
  • product design
  • sales strategy

Key Concepts

behavioral economics psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How many options are optimal?
  • What trade‑offs exist?
A Different Perspective

Too few options may limit variety.

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