Illusion of Control
The tendency for people to overestimate their ability to control events.
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Anchoring
Anchoring (also known as Focalism) is a cognitive bias where individuals rely heavily on the first piece of information (the "anchor") when making decisions.
Consistency Bias
The tendency to recall past behavior in a way that aligns with current beliefs and attitudes.
Perceptual Set
The tendency to perceive and interpret information based on prior experiences and expectations, influencing how different users perceive design differently.
Peak End Rule
A cognitive bias where people judge an experience largely based on how they felt at its peak (most intense point) and its end, rather than the total sum of the experience.
Google Effect
The tendency to forget information that can be easily found online, also known as digital amnesia.
Normalcy Bias
The tendency to believe that things will always function the way they normally have, often leading to underestimation of disaster risks.
Illusory Truth Effect
A cognitive bias where repeated statements are more likely to be perceived as true, regardless of their actual accuracy.
Illusory Superiority
A cognitive bias where individuals overestimate their own abilities, qualities, or performance relative to others.