Mental Minute

The Peak-End Rule: Why We Judge by Highs and Endings

September 22, 2025·5 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Why do we remember experiences by their most intense moment and their ending? Discover the Peak-End Rule, a cognitive shortcut that shapes how we evaluate events. Learn how this heuristic influences memory, decision-making, and the stories we tell ourselves.

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