Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
A psychological theory proposed by Abraham Maslow that outlines a five-tier model of human needs, ranging from basic physiological needs to self-actualization.
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“user comprehension”
Illusion of Completeness
A cognitive bias where users believe they have explored all available content, even when more is present.
Content Summary
A brief overview of the main points or sections of a document or web page.
Cognitive Ease
The tendency for people to prefer things that are easy to think about and understand.
Ethnographic Research
A qualitative research method that studies people in their natural environments to understand their behaviors, cultures, and experiences.
Miller’s Law
Also known as Magical Number 7 +/- 2, a theory in cognitive psychology that states the average number of objects an individual can hold in working memory is about seven.
Information Design
The practice of presenting information in a way that is clear, accessible, and useful to the user.
Curse Of Knowledge
A cognitive bias where someone mistakenly assumes that others have the same background knowledge they do.
Qualitative Research
A research method that focuses on understanding phenomena through in-depth exploration of human behavior, opinions, and experiences, often using interviews or observations.