In behavioral psychology, the Ostrich Effect refers to the tendency to avoid negative information that might be emotionally distressing. The term comes from the long-held belief that ostriches stick their heads in the sand when threatened, as if not seeing danger will make it disappear. In Israeli politics, the Ostrich Effect isn't just a cognitive bias. It's government policy.
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