Executive Function
A set of cognitive processes that include working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control, crucial for planning, decision-making, and behavior regulation.
9 topics found for
“user cognition”
Omission Bias
A cognitive bias where people judge harmful actions as worse, or less moral, than equally harmful omissions (inactions).
Actor-Observer Bias
A cognitive bias that causes people to attribute their own actions to situational factors while attributing others' actions to their character.
Wizard
A step-by-step guide that helps users complete a complex task by breaking it down into manageable steps.
Impact Bias
The tendency to overestimate the duration or intensity of the emotional impact of future events.
Horn Effect
A cognitive bias where one negative trait of a person or thing influences the perception of other traits.
Neurodesign
The application of neuroscience principles to design, aiming to create more effective and engaging user experiences based on how the brain processes information.
HCI
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) is the study of designing interfaces and interactions between humans and computers.
Priming
A psychological effect where exposure to one stimulus influences the response to a subsequent stimulus, without conscious guidance or intention.