Principlev1PR-883
Pre-specify action thresholds that trigger behavioral…
Pre-specify action thresholds that trigger behavioral responses before collecting data, preventing post-hoc rationalization from neutralizing feedback signals when metrics cross into concerning ranges.
Why This Is a Principle
Derives from Hindsight Bias and Calibration Necessity (memory reconstructs to align with outcomes), Belief Perseverance Against Contradictory Evidence (belief perseverance), and Cognition Operates Through Dual Processing Systems (System 1 generates rationalizations faster than System 2 evaluates). This principle prescribes pre-commitment as a guard against motivated reasoning during feedback review.