Cognitive Theory
The study of mental processes such as perception, memory, reasoning, and problem-solving.
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“design biases”
Bottom-Up IA
An approach to information architecture that starts with the details and builds up to a comprehensive structure.
Ego States
A concept in transactional analysis that describes three different aspects of the self: Parent, Adult, and Child, each influencing behavior and communication.
Semantic Noise
Interference in the communication process caused by ambiguity in the meaning of words and phrases, leading to misunderstandings.
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.
Attribution Theory
A theory that explains how individuals determine the causes of behavior and events, including the distinction between internal and external attributions.
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