Groupthink
A psychological phenomenon where the desire for harmony and conformity in a group results in irrational or dysfunctional decision-making.
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Limited Attention
The concept that humans have a finite capacity for attention, influencing how they perceive and interact with information.
Expectancy Theory
A motivational theory suggesting that individuals are motivated to act based on the expected outcomes of their actions and the attractiveness of those outcomes.
Goldilocks Effect
The psychological phenomenon where people prefer options that are not too extreme, but just right.
Placement Bias
A cognitive bias where people overemphasize information that is placed prominently or in a way that catches their attention first.
Scarcity Principle
The economic theory that suggests limited availability of a resource increases its value, influencing decision-making and behavior.
Affective Commitment
The emotional attachment an employee feels toward their organization, which influences their desire to stay.
CIT
Critical Incident Technique (CIT) is a method used to gather and analyze specific incidents that significantly contribute to an activity or outcome.
Boundary Extension
A cognitive bias where people remember scenes as being more expansive than they actually were.