Negativity Bias
The tendency to give more weight to negative experiences or information than positive ones.
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Licensing Effect
A cognitive bias where people allow themselves to indulge after doing something positive, believing they have earned it.
BeSci
Behavioral Science (BeSci) is the study of human behavior through systematic analysis and investigation.
Incentive Theory
A theory of motivation that explains behavior as driven by a desire for rewards or incentives.
Narrative Theory
A framework that explores the structure and function of stories and how they influence human cognition and behavior.
Lag Effect
A phenomenon where learning is improved when study sessions are spaced out over time rather than crammed together.
Motivation Theory
A framework for understanding what drives individuals to act, involving theories such as Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
Mental Accounting
A behavioral economics concept where people categorize and treat money differently depending on its source or intended use.
Bundling Bias
A cognitive bias where individuals evaluate the value of bundled items differently than they would if the items were evaluated separately.