Intentionality Bias
The tendency to attribute intentional actions to others' behaviors, often overestimating their intent.
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“cognitive psychology”
Third-Person Effect
A cognitive bias where people tend to believe that others are more affected by media messages and persuasive communications than they are themselves.
Behavioral Economics
The study of psychology as it relates to the economic decision-making processes of individuals and institutions.
System One
A mode of thinking, derived from Dual Process Theory, that is fast, automatic, and intuitive, often relying on heuristics and immediate impressions.
Attention Bias
The tendency for people's perception to be affected by their recurring thoughts at the time.
Mnemonic Device
A memory aid that helps individuals recall information through associations, patterns, or acronyms.
Positivity Effect
A cognitive bias where individuals tend to focus on positive information or events more than negative ones, especially as they age.
List Length Effect
A phenomenon where the probability of recalling an item from a list depends on the length of the list.
Expectation Bias
A cognitive bias where individuals' expectations influence their perceptions and judgments.