Decision Theory
The study of how individuals make choices among alternatives and the principles that guide these choices.
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“cognitive support”
Levels-of-Processing Effect
A theory that suggests the depth of processing (shallow to deep) affects how well information is remembered.
Convergent Thinking
A cognitive process where ideas are brought together to find a single, best solution to a problem.
Learning Theory
The study of how people acquire knowledge, skills, and behaviors through experience, practice, and instruction.
Semmelweis Reflex
A cognitive bias where new evidence or knowledge is automatically rejected because it contradicts established norms or beliefs.
Risk-as-Feelings Theory
A theory that emphasizes the role of emotions in risk perception and decision-making, where feelings about risk often diverge from cognitive assessments.
Chunking
A cognitive process that groups information into manageable units, making it easier to remember and process.
Retroactive Interference
A phenomenon where new information interferes with the ability to recall previously learned information, affecting memory retention.
Bundling Bias
A cognitive bias where individuals evaluate the value of bundled items differently than they would if the items were evaluated separately.