Executive Function
A set of cognitive processes that include working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control, crucial for planning, decision-making, and behavior regulation.
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“user psychology”
Constancy
The perception of objects as unchanging despite changes in sensory input, such as changes in lighting, distance, or angle.
Common Region
A Gestalt principle where elements that are located within the same closed region are perceived as being grouped together.
Iconic Memory
A type of sensory memory that briefly holds visual information for a fraction of a second.
Cognitive Theory
The study of mental processes such as perception, memory, reasoning, and problem-solving.
Figure-Ground
A Gestalt principle that describes the visual relationship between a figure and its background, crucial for understanding visual perception.
Fast and Frugal Heuristics
Decision-making strategies that use simple heuristics to make quick, efficient, and satisfactory choices with limited information.
Longitudinal Study
A research method that involves repeated observations of the same variables over a period of time.
Neuroaesthetics
The study of how the brain perceives and responds to art and design, exploring the neural basis for aesthetic experiences.