Priming
A psychological effect where exposure to one stimulus influences the response to a subsequent stimulus, without conscious guidance or intention.
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Risk Compensation
The theory that people adjust their behavior in response to the perceived level of risk, often taking more risks when they feel more protected.
Marking Pattern
A reading pattern where users quickly scan for specific markers or keywords within the content.
Information Architecture
The structural design of information environments, organizing and labeling content to support usability and findability.
Forced Continuity
A dark pattern where a free trial ends and the user is automatically charged without warning.
Infographic
A visual representation of information or data designed to make complex information easily understandable at a glance.
Introspection Illusion
A cognitive bias where people wrongly believe they have direct insight into the origins of their mental states, while treating others' introspections as unreliable.
ERD
Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD) is a visual representation of the relationships between entities in a database.
Cultural Theory
The study of cultural norms, values, and practices and their influence on human behavior.