Hedonic Adaptation
The observed tendency of humans to quickly return to a relatively stable level of happiness despite major positive or negative events or life changes.
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“deceptive design”
Trick Cancellation
A dark pattern where the cancellation process is intentionally complicated to discourage users from canceling.
Omission Bias
A cognitive bias where people judge harmful actions as worse, or less moral, than equally harmful omissions (inactions).
Premack Principle
A strategy where engaging, preferred activities are used to motivate users to complete less engaging, necessary tasks.
Screen Density
The number of pixels per inch (PPI) on a display, affecting the sharpness and clarity of visual elements.
Gestalt Theory
A set of principles describing how the human mind organizes visual information into meaningful wholes.
Speed Dating
A research method in which participants interact with a series of potential product concepts in quick succession, providing rapid feedback on multiple ideas.
Directed Cognition
The process by which attention is guided by internal goals and external stimuli, affecting how information is processed and remembered.
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.