Ego Depletion
The idea that self-control or willpower draws upon a limited pool of mental resources that can be used up.
217 topics found for
“psychological influence”
Disinhibition
The reduction of restraint in behavior, often due to the absence of social cues, which can lead to impulsive actions and emotional outbursts.
Numerosity Bias
The tendency to perceive a greater quantity as a better value, regardless of the actual utility.
Directed Cognition
The process by which attention is guided by internal goals and external stimuli, affecting how information is processed and remembered.
Trigger
A prompt or cue that initiates a behavior or response, often used in behavior design to encourage specific actions.
Behavioral Insights Team
An organization that applies behavioral science to policy and practice to improve public services and outcomes.
Crowding Out Effect
The phenomenon where external incentives diminish intrinsic motivation, leading to reduced performance or engagement.
Proximity
A Gestalt principle that states objects that are close to each other tend to be perceived as a group.
Creative Block Strategies
Methods and techniques used to overcome mental blocks that hinder creative thinking and problem-solving.