Information Ecology
The study of the relationships between people, practices, values, and technologies within an information environment.
72 topics found for
“human behavior understanding”
Dual Process Theory
A framework suggesting there are two systems of thinking: System 1 (fast, automatic) and System 2 (slow, deliberate), influencing decision-making and behavior.
Category Size Bias
A cognitive bias where people judge the likelihood of an event based on the size of its category rather than its actual probability.
Pratfall effect
A psychological phenomenon where individuals are perceived as more likable if they make a mistake, provided they are generally competent.
Normalcy Bias
The tendency to believe that things will always function the way they normally have, often leading to underestimation of disaster risks.
Expected Utility Theory
A theory in economics that models how rational individuals make decisions under risk by maximizing the expected utility of their choices.
Semmelweis Reflex
A cognitive bias where new evidence or knowledge is automatically rejected because it contradicts established norms or beliefs.
Narrative Theory
A framework that explores the structure and function of stories and how they influence human cognition and behavior.
Naive Allocation
A heuristic where individuals evenly distribute resources across all options, regardless of their specific needs or potential.