Proximity bias refers to the cognitive bias that people have a preference for things that are close in time and space. [1]
The common proverb, out of sight, out of mind, is a reflection of proximity bias. [2]
Proximity bias originates as an evolutionary social psychology trait when people lived in physically close-knit communities for survival. [3]
Within the workplace, proximity bias may be exhibited towards onsite workers and against remote workers. [4] [2]
People exhibit a proximity bias in their investments. [5]