Category Size Bias
A cognitive bias where people judge the likelihood of an event based on the size of its category rather than its actual probability.
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“behavior understanding”
Motivation Theory
A framework for understanding what drives individuals to act, involving theories such as Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
Cultural Theory
The study of cultural norms, values, and practices and their influence on human behavior.
Illusion of Control
The tendency for people to overestimate their ability to control events.
Page Parking
The practice of keeping multiple web pages open in browser tabs for future reference or action.
Crowding Out Effect
The phenomenon where external incentives diminish intrinsic motivation, leading to reduced performance or engagement.
Attention Bias
The tendency for people's perception to be affected by their recurring thoughts at the time.
Omission Bias
A cognitive bias where people judge harmful actions as worse, or less moral, than equally harmful omissions (inactions).
Salience Bias
A cognitive bias where people focus on the most noticeable or prominent information while ignoring less conspicuous details.