Self Efficacy
The belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task, influencing motivation and behavior.
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“user psychology”
Invariance
A key aspect of Gestalt psychology in which simple geometrical objects are recognized independent of rotation, translation, and scale.
Motivation Theory
A framework for understanding what drives individuals to act, involving theories such as Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
Attribution Theory
A theory that explains how individuals determine the causes of behavior and events, including the distinction between internal and external attributions.
BeSci
Behavioral Science (BeSci) is the study of human behavior through systematic analysis and investigation.
Mood-Congruent Memory Bias
The tendency for individuals to recall information that is consistent with their current mood.
Availability Bias
A cognitive bias where people overestimate the importance of information that is readily available.
Behavioral Economics
The study of psychology as it relates to the economic decision-making processes of individuals and institutions.
Cannon-Bard Theory
A theory of emotion suggesting that physical and emotional responses to stimuli occur simultaneously and independently.