Persuasive Technology
Technology designed to change attitudes or behaviors of users through persuasion and social influence, but not coercion.
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“human experience design”
Restraint Bias
A cognitive bias where individuals overestimate their ability to control impulsive behavior, leading to overexposure to temptations.
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.
Social Learning Theory
A theory that suggests people learn behaviors, skills, and attitudes through observing and imitating others, as well as through direct experiences.
Extrinsic Motivation
The drive to perform an activity due to external rewards or pressures rather than for the inherent enjoyment of the activity itself.
Semiotic Theory
The study of signs and symbols and their use or interpretation.
External Cues
Environmental signals that influence behavior and decision-making, such as signage, prompts, or notifications.
Peltzman Effect
The hypothesis that safety measures may lead to behavioral changes that offset the benefits of the measures, potentially leading to risk compensation.
Exposure Effect
A psychological phenomenon where repeated exposure to a stimulus leads to an increased preference for it.