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.
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“user psychology”
Positivity Effect
A cognitive bias where individuals tend to focus on positive information or events more than negative ones, especially as they age.
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.
Dark Patterns
UI/UX design tactics that intentionally manipulate users into taking actions they might not otherwise take.
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.
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.
Visual Cueing
The use of visual elements to draw attention to important information or guide user actions.