Expectation Bias
A cognitive bias where individuals' expectations influence their perceptions and judgments.
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Mere Exposure Effect
A psychological phenomenon where people develop a preference for things simply because they are familiar with them.
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.
Negativity Effect
The tendency for negative information to have a greater impact on one's psychological state and processes than neutral or positive information.
Horn Effect
A cognitive bias where one negative trait of a person or thing influences the perception of other traits.
Behavioral Design
The application of behavioral science principles to design products that influence user behavior in a desired way.
Availability Bias
A cognitive bias where people overestimate the importance of information that is readily available.
Reward Power
The ability to influence others' behavior by offering positive incentives or rewards, commonly used in organizational and social contexts.
Regret Aversion
A tendency to avoid making decisions that might lead to regret, influencing risk-taking and decision-making behaviors.