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Revealed Preference Assessment

Evaluate people's true beliefs and priorities by observing their actions rather than listening to their stated positions

Decision Rule

When words and actions conflict, trust the actions as the more reliable indicator of true beliefs and motivations

How It Works

Actions require real commitment and sacrifice, while words are cheap and easily manipulated for social desirability or signaling

Failure Modes

Over-interpreting single actions

Ignoring context that explains action-word mismatches

Missing genuine belief evolution over time

Example Decision

A CEO claims work-life balance is important but consistently emails employees at midnight and schedules weekend meetings - their actions reveal they don't actually prioritize balance