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.
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Perky Effect
A phenomenon where vivid mental images can interfere with actual perception, causing individuals to mistake imagined experiences for real ones.
Iconic Memory
A type of sensory memory that briefly holds visual information for a fraction of a second.
Contrast Effect
The enhancement or diminishment of perception, cognition, or related performance as a result of exposure to a stimulus of greater or lesser value in the same dimension.
Framing
The way information is presented to users, which can significantly influence their decisions and perceptions.
Grit
The perseverance and passion for long-term goals, often seen as a key trait for success.
Ergonomics
The study of how people interact with their environment and products, aiming to improve comfort, efficiency, and safety.
Boundary Extension
A cognitive bias where people remember scenes as being more expansive than they actually were.
Affective Forecasting
The process of predicting how one will feel in the future, which often involves biases and inaccuracies.