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.
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Take the Best Heuristic
A decision-making rule where individuals choose the option with the highest perceived value based on the first good reason that comes to mind, ignoring other information.
Price Comparison Prevention
A dark pattern where practices are used to make it hard for users to compare prices with other options.
Chunking
A cognitive process that groups information into manageable units, making it easier to remember and process.
Shallow Processing
A cognitive approach where information is processed at a surface level, focusing on basic features rather than deeper meaning, often leading to poorer memory retention.
Systems Theory
An interdisciplinary study of systems, examining the complex interactions and relationships between components within a whole.
Continued Influence Effect
The persistence of misinformation in memory and influence on reasoning, even after it has been corrected.
Goal Gradient Effect
The tendency for people to feel more motivated and accelerate their efforts as they get closer to achieving a goal.
IA Research Study
Research focused on understanding and improving information architecture (IA), ensuring that information is logically and intuitively organized for users.