Illusory Truth Effect
A cognitive bias where repeated statements are more likely to be perceived as true, regardless of their actual accuracy.
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“decision-making psychology”
Behavioral Design
The application of behavioral science principles to design products that influence user behavior in a desired way.
Status Quo Bias
A cognitive bias that leads individuals to prefer things to remain the same rather than change, often resisting new options or changes.
Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon
The experience of noticing something for the first time and then frequently encountering it shortly after, also known as frequency illusion.
Empathy Gap
A cognitive bias where people underestimate the influence of emotional states on their own and others' behavior.
Licensing Effect
A cognitive bias where people allow themselves to indulge after doing something positive, believing they have earned it.
Chivas Regal Effect
The phenomenon where higher-priced products are perceived to be of higher quality, regardless of the actual quality.
Ingroup Bias
A cognitive bias where people favor members of their own group over those in other groups.
Information Foraging
The theory that users search for information in a manner similar to animals foraging for food, aiming to maximize value while minimizing effort.