Max, a financial advisor, has invited his client, Natalia, for an annual review of her...

The status quo bias is the tendency for investors to resist change and prefer their current situation, even when a review or adjustment may be beneficial. Natalia refuses to attend a portfolio review because she is comfortable with her current allocation and does not see the need for change.

Endowment bias relates to overvaluing owned assets.

Overconfidence is excessive belief in one’s own ability.

Availability bias is reliance on easily recalled information.

Thus, Natalia is demonstrating status quo bias.