Myopic Loss Aversion
A cognitive bias where individuals tend to avoid risks when they perceive potential losses more acutely than potential gains.
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“cognitive psychology”
Illusory Correlation
The perception of a relationship between two variables when no such relationship exists.
Prägnanz
A Gestalt principle stating that people will perceive and interpret ambiguous or complex images as the simplest form(s) possible.
Picture Superiority Effect
The tendency for images to be more easily remembered than words, highlighting the power of visual communication.
Lag Effect
A phenomenon where learning is improved when study sessions are spaced out over time rather than crammed together.
Regret Aversion
A tendency to avoid making decisions that might lead to regret, influencing risk-taking and decision-making behaviors.
Gestalt Theory
A set of principles describing how the human mind organizes visual information into meaningful wholes.
Availability Cascade
A self-reinforcing process in which a collective belief gains more plausibility through its increasing repetition in public discourse.
Mental Accounting
A behavioral economics concept where people categorize and treat money differently depending on its source or intended use.