Uncanny Valley
The phenomenon where a humanoid object that appears almost, but not exactly, like a real human causes discomfort in observers.
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Reification
A key aspect of Gestalt psychology describing the mind's ability to fill in gaps to create a whole object from incomplete elements.
Difference Threshold
The minimum difference in stimulus intensity that a person can detect, also known as the just noticeable difference (JND).
Captology
The study of computers as persuasive technologies, focusing on how they can change attitudes or behaviors.
BeSci
Behavioral Science (BeSci) is the study of human behavior through systematic analysis and investigation.
Attribution Theory
A theory that explains how individuals determine the causes of behavior and events, including the distinction between internal and external attributions.
Cultural Theory
The study of cultural norms, values, and practices and their influence on human behavior.
Repetition Blindness
A phenomenon where people fail to recognize a repeated item in a visual sequence, impacting information processing and perception.
Automaticity
The ability to perform actions or behaviors automatically due to learning, repetition, and practice.