Consistency Bias
The tendency to recall past behavior in a way that aligns with current beliefs and attitudes.
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Zero Price Effect
A phenomenon where people perceive an item as more valuable when it is free, leading to an increased likelihood of choosing the free item over a discounted one.
Placement Bias
A cognitive bias where people overemphasize information that is placed prominently or in a way that catches their attention first.
InfoVis
Information Visualization (InfoVis) is the study and practice of visual representations of abstract data to reinforce human cognition.
Association Fallacy
A logical fallacy in which it is assumed that qualities of one thing are inherently qualities of another, due to an irrelevant association.
Law of the Instrument
Also known as "Maslow's Hammer," a cognitive bias where people rely too heavily on a familiar tool or method, often summarized as "if all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.".
Ostrich Effect
A cognitive bias where people avoid negative information or situations, preferring to remain uninformed or ignore problems.
Anecdotal Fallacy
A logical fallacy where anecdotal evidence is used to make a broad generalization.
Continued Influence Effect
The persistence of misinformation in memory and influence on reasoning, even after it has been corrected.