Miller’s Law
Also known as Magical Number 7 +/- 2, a theory in cognitive psychology that states the average number of objects an individual can hold in working memory is about seven.
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Priming
A psychological effect where exposure to one stimulus influences the response to a subsequent stimulus, without conscious guidance or intention.
Narrative Theory
A framework that explores the structure and function of stories and how they influence human cognition and behavior.
Multimodal Theory
A theory that explains how information is processed through different sensory modalities, such as visual, auditory, and tactile.
Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon
The experience of noticing something for the first time and then frequently encountering it shortly after, also known as frequency illusion.
Backfire Effect
A cognitive bias where individuals strengthen their beliefs when presented with evidence that contradicts them.
Availability Bias
A cognitive bias where people overestimate the importance of information that is readily available.
Ambiguity Effect
A cognitive bias where decision-making is affected by the lack of information or uncertainty.
Worse-Than-Average Effect
A cognitive bias where individuals underestimate their own abilities and performance relative to others, believing they are worse than average.