Allais Paradox
A decision-making paradox that shows people's preferences can violate the expected utility theory, highlighting irrational behavior.
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Central Limit Theorem
A statistical theory that states that the distribution of sample means approximates a normal distribution as the sample size becomes larger, regardless of the population's distribution.
Emergence
A key aspect of Gestalt psychology where complex patterns arise out of relatively simple interactions.
Cognitive Load Theory
A theory that explains how the amount of mental effort required to process information can impact user experience and task performance.
Behavioral Theory
The study of the principles that govern human behavior, including how people respond to stimuli and learn from their environment.
Cognitive Theory
The study of mental processes such as perception, memory, reasoning, and problem-solving.
Queuing Theory
The mathematical study of waiting lines or queues.
Linguistic Theory
The study of the nature, structure, and variation of language, including phonetics, phonology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics.
Self-Determination Theory
A theory of motivation that emphasizes the importance of autonomy, competence, and relatedness in fostering intrinsic motivation and psychological well-being.