Semantic Noise
Interference in the communication process caused by ambiguity in the meaning of words and phrases, leading to misunderstandings.
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Authority Principle
A principle that suggests people are more likely to comply with requests or follow suggestions from authority figures.
SCAMPER
Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify, Put to another use, Eliminate, and Reverse (SCAMPER) is a creative thinking technique that encourages innovation in a product or process.
Theory of Reasoned Action
A psychological theory that predicts an individual's behavior based on their intention, which is influenced by their attitudes and subjective norms.
Metadata
Data that provides information about other data, such as its content, format, and structure.
Semantic Barriers
Obstacles to effective communication that arise from differences in understanding the meanings of words and symbols used by the communicators.
Recognition Heuristic
A cognitive shortcut that relies on the recognition of one option over another to make a decision, often used when individuals have limited information.
Testing Effect
The phenomenon where taking a test on material improves long-term retention of that material more than additional study sessions.
Optimization Theory
The study of finding the best solution from a set of feasible solutions.