ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Intensity of preference

Hello! Do you know what is your favorite toy or activity? Well, when we talk about "intensity of preference," we mean how much you like that toy or activity compared to others. So let's say you love playing with your toy car, and you always want to play with it instead of your other toys. That means you have a very strong preference for playing with the toy car.

Intensity of preference can be measured on a scale of 1 to 10. Let's say your love for your toy car is a 10 out of 10. That means you really, really, really like it! But, if your preference for another toy, let's say a skipping rope, is only a 3 out of 10, that means you don't like it as much as your toy car.

Intensity of preference is important because it helps us understand what you enjoy and what makes you happy. For example, if you have a strong preference for playing with your toy car, your parents might buy you more toy cars or take you to a toy car museum! Understanding your intensity of preference can help you have more fun and enjoy life to the fullest.