Loss Aversion
A cognitive bias where the pain of losing is psychologically more powerful than the pleasure of gaining.
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Hedonic Adaptation
The observed tendency of humans to quickly return to a relatively stable level of happiness despite major positive or negative events or life changes.
Progressive Disclosure
A design technique that involves showing only essential information initially, revealing additional details as needed to prevent information overload.
Problem Space
The context and set of conditions surrounding a problem that needs to be solved.
Information Design
The practice of presenting information in a way that is clear, accessible, and useful to the user.
Heuristic
A rule-of-thumb or shortcut that simplifies decision-making and problem-solving processes.
Social Foraging
The behavior of seeking information or resources based on social interactions and cues.
Principle of Disclosure
The Principle of Disclosure is an information architecture guideline that promotes revealing information progressively as users need it.
Principle of Contrast
A design principle that states that contrasting elements (such as color, shape, size) can be used to draw attention and create visual interest.