Google Effect
The tendency to forget information that can be easily found online, also known as digital amnesia.
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Allais Paradox
A decision-making paradox that shows people's preferences can violate the expected utility theory, highlighting irrational behavior.
Choice-Supportive Bias
The tendency to attribute positive qualities to one's own choices and downplay the negatives, enhancing post-decision satisfaction.
Zero-Risk Bias
A cognitive bias where people prefer the option that seems to eliminate risk entirely, even if another option offers a greater overall benefit.
Regressive Bias
A cognitive bias where individuals overestimate the likelihood of extreme events regressing to the mean.
Reference Dependence
A cognitive bias where individuals evaluate outcomes relative to a reference point rather than on an absolute scale.
Learning Theory
The study of how people acquire knowledge, skills, and behaviors through experience, practice, and instruction.
Egocentric Bias
A cognitive bias where people rely too heavily on their own perspective and experiences when making decisions.
Decoy Effect
A cognitive bias where consumers change their preference between two options when presented with a third, less attractive option.