Functional Fixedness
A cognitive bias that limits a person to using an object only in the way it is traditionally used.
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Prompt Engineering
The process of designing and refining prompts to elicit accurate and relevant responses from AI models.
Ambiguity Effect
A cognitive bias where decision-making is affected by the lack of information or uncertainty.
System One
A mode of thinking, derived from Dual Process Theory, that is fast, automatic, and intuitive, often relying on heuristics and immediate impressions.
Anchoring
Anchoring (also known as Focalism) is a cognitive bias where individuals rely heavily on the first piece of information (the "anchor") when making decisions.
Certainty Effect
A cognitive bias where people give greater weight to outcomes that are certain compared to those that are merely probable.
Thin Data
Quantitative data that provides broad, numerical insights but often lacks the contextual depth that thick data provides.
Empirical Rule
Also known as the 68-95-99.7 Rule, it states that for a normal distribution, nearly all data will fall within three standard deviations of the mean.
Contextual Design
A user-centered design process that involves understanding users' needs and workflows through field research and applying these insights to design.