Positivity Effect
A cognitive bias where individuals tend to focus on positive information or events more than negative ones, especially as they age.
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Exposure Effect
A psychological phenomenon where repeated exposure to a stimulus leads to an increased preference for it.
Information Foraging
The theory that users search for information in a manner similar to animals foraging for food, aiming to maximize value while minimizing effort.
Identity Priming
The process of triggering particular aspects of a person's identity to influence their behavior or decisions.
Illusory Superiority
A cognitive bias where individuals overestimate their own abilities, qualities, or performance relative to others.
Illusion of Completeness
A cognitive bias where users believe they have explored all available content, even when more is present.
Visual Cueing
The use of visual elements to draw attention to important information or guide user actions.
Humanistic Theory
A psychological perspective that emphasizes the study of the whole person and the uniqueness of each individual, focusing on concepts such as self-actualization and personal growth.
Bandwagon Effect
A psychological phenomenon where people do something primarily because others are doing it.