Principle of Repetition
A design principle that involves repeating elements to create consistency and unity, making the design more cohesive and understandable.
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“user cognition”
Cluster Navigation
A navigation system that groups related links or content into clusters for easier access.
Choice Paralysis
A situation in which an individual is unable to make a decision due to the overwhelming number of options available.
von Restorff Effect
A phenomenon where an item that stands out is more likely to be remembered than other items, often used in design to highlight important elements.
Sunk Cost Fallacy
The tendency for individuals to continue a behavior or endeavor as a result of previously invested resources (time, money, or effort) rather than future potential benefits.
Irrational Escalation
The phenomenon where people continue a failing course of action due to the amount of resources already invested.
Extension Neglect
A cognitive bias where people ignore the relevance of sample size in making judgments, often leading to erroneous conclusions.
Shallow Processing
A cognitive approach where information is processed at a surface level, focusing on basic features rather than deeper meaning, often leading to poorer memory retention.
Semantic Encoding
The process of encoding sensory input that has particular meaning or can be applied to a context, enabling deeper processing and memory retention.