Modality Effect
The phenomenon where people remember information better when it is presented through multiple sensory modalities rather than a single modality.
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“user psychology”
Emotional Intelligence
The ability to recognize, understand, and manage one's own emotions and the emotions of others.
Depth of Processing
A theory suggesting that information processed at a deeper, more meaningful level is better remembered than information processed at a shallow level.
Choice-Supportive Bias
The tendency to attribute positive qualities to one's own choices and downplay the negatives, enhancing post-decision satisfaction.
Affinity Bias
The tendency to favor people who are similar to oneself in terms of background, beliefs, or interests.
Probability Matching
A decision-making strategy where individuals allocate resources proportionally to the probability of an outcome occurring, rather than optimizing the most likely outcome.
Deep Processing
A cognitive approach that involves meaningful analysis of information, leading to better understanding and retention.
Cognitive Load Theory
A theory that explains how the amount of mental effort required to process information can impact user experience and task performance.
Secondary Reinforcer
A stimulus that gains reinforcing properties through association with a primary reinforcer, such as money or tokens, which are associated with basic needs.