Narratology
The study of narrative and narrative structure and the ways that these affect our perception.
The study of narrative and narrative structure and the ways that these affect our perception.
A cognitive bias where people wrongly believe they have direct insight into the origins of their mental states, while treating others' introspections as unreliable.
The experience of noticing something for the first time and then frequently encountering it shortly after, also known as frequency illusion.
A Gestalt principle stating that people will perceive and interpret ambiguous or complex images as the simplest form(s) possible.
The study of how colors affect perceptions and behaviors.
The phenomenon where higher-priced products are perceived to be of higher quality, regardless of the actual quality.
The perception of objects as unchanging despite changes in sensory input, such as changes in lighting, distance, or angle.
A pricing strategy where a high-priced option is introduced first to set a reference point, making other options seem more attractive in comparison.
A psychological phenomenon where individuals are perceived as more likable if they make a mistake, provided they are generally competent.