Fresh Start Effect
A cognitive phenomenon where people are more likely to pursue goals or change behavior following a temporal landmark (e.g., new year, birthday).
A cognitive phenomenon where people are more likely to pursue goals or change behavior following a temporal landmark (e.g., new year, birthday).
A Gestalt principle where the mind completes incomplete figures to form a whole, aiding in the perception of shapes and objects.
A usability test to see what impression users get within the first 10 seconds of interacting with a product or page.
A reading pattern where users scan a page in horizontal stripes, focusing on headings and subheadings.
A technique used to evaluate a product or system by testing it with real users to identify any usability issues and gather qualitative and quantitative data on their interactions.
The effort required for users to complete a task or interaction within a system.
The practice of setting defaults in decision environments to influence outcomes, often used in behavioral economics and design.
A dark pattern where the user is tricked into publicly sharing more information about themselves than they intended.
A cognitive bias where people underestimate the influence of emotional states on their own and others' behavior.