Focusing Effect
A cognitive bias where people place too much importance on one aspect of an event, causing errors in judgment.
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Hot Hand Fallacy
The mistaken belief that a person who has experienced success in a random event has a higher probability of further success in additional attempts.
Signifier
A visual or auditory cue that indicates how to interact with an element in the user interface.
Authority Principle
A principle that suggests people are more likely to comply with requests or follow suggestions from authority figures.
Confirming Subscription
A dark pattern where users are tricked into confirming a subscription through misleading language or design.
System One
A mode of thinking, derived from Dual Process Theory, that is fast, automatic, and intuitive, often relying on heuristics and immediate impressions.
Lag Effect
A phenomenon where learning is improved when study sessions are spaced out over time rather than crammed together.
Creative AI
AI systems designed to generate creative content, such as art, music, and literature.
Deep Processing
A cognitive approach that involves meaningful analysis of information, leading to better understanding and retention.