Difference Threshold
The minimum difference in stimulus intensity that a person can detect, also known as the just noticeable difference (JND).
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Scrolljacking
A design technique that overrides the default scrolling behavior, often to create a more controlled or immersive experience.
Scent Trail
The path or sequence of actions users follow based on information scent to find their desired information.
Banner Blindness
A phenomenon where users consciously or subconsciously ignore banner-like information or advertisements on websites.
Placement Bias
A cognitive bias where people overemphasize information that is placed prominently or in a way that catches their attention first.
Focal Point
A Gestalt principle stating that elements with a distinct visual feature (e.g., a unique color, size, or shape) capture attention and are perceived as a focal point.
Limited Attention
The concept that humans have a finite capacity for attention, influencing how they perceive and interact with information.
Design Language
A cohesive system of visual and interaction design principles and guidelines that ensure consistency and coherence across a product or brand's interfaces and experiences.
Risk Compensation
The theory that people adjust their behavior in response to the perceived level of risk, often taking more risks when they feel more protected.