Optimal Arousal Theory
A theory that suggests there is an optimal level of arousal for peak performance, and too much or too little arousal can negatively impact performance.
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“cognitive psychology”
Generation Effect
A phenomenon where information is better remembered if it is generated from one's own mind rather than simply read.
Suffix Effect
The phenomenon where people have a reduced ability to recall the last items in a list when additional, unrelated information is added at the end.
State-Dependent Memory
A phenomenon where people are more likely to remember information when they are in the same state of consciousness as when they learned it.
Similar To Me Bias
A cognitive bias where individuals favor others who are perceived to be similar to themselves, affecting judgments and decision-making.
Mood-Congruent Memory Bias
The tendency for individuals to recall information that is consistent with their current mood.
Gambler’s Fallacy
A cognitive bias where individuals believe that past random events affect the probabilities of future random events.
Hindsight Bias
A cognitive bias where people perceive past events as having been more predictable than they actually were.
Endowment Effect
A cognitive bias where people ascribe more value to things merely because they own them.