Declarative Memory
A type of long-term memory involving information that can be consciously recalled, such as facts and events.
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Anchoring
Anchoring (also known as Focalism) is a cognitive bias where individuals rely heavily on the first piece of information (the "anchor") when making decisions.
Repetition Blindness
A phenomenon where people fail to recognize a repeated item in a visual sequence, impacting information processing and perception.
List Length Effect
A phenomenon where the probability of recalling an item from a list depends on the length of the list.
Visual Depiction Effect
A phenomenon where people better understand and remember information when it is presented visually.
Limited Attention
The concept that humans have a finite capacity for attention, influencing how they perceive and interact with information.
Visual Fluency
The ease with which visual information can be processed and understood by the viewer.
Retroactive Interference
A phenomenon where new information interferes with the ability to recall previously learned information, affecting memory retention.
Communication Theory
The study of how information is transmitted and received, including the processes and methods that facilitate communication.