Decision Theory
The study of how individuals make choices among alternatives and the principles that guide these choices.
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“cognitive psychology”
Information Bias
A cognitive bias where people seek out more information than is needed to make a decision, often leading to analysis paralysis.
Framing
The way information is presented to users, which can significantly influence their decisions and perceptions.
Illusion of Transparency
A cognitive bias where individuals overestimate how well their thoughts, feelings, and emotions are understood by others.
Modality Effect
The phenomenon where people remember information better when it is presented through multiple sensory modalities rather than a single modality.
Iconic Memory
A type of sensory memory that briefly holds visual information for a fraction of a second.
Self Reference Effect
Also known as Self Relevance Effect, the tendency for individuals to better remember information that is personally relevant or related to themselves.
Exposure Effect
A psychological phenomenon where repeated exposure to a stimulus leads to an increased preference for it.
ZPD
Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) is a concept in educational psychology that describes the difference between what a learner can do independently and what they can achieve with guidance and support.