Curse Of Knowledge
A cognitive bias where someone mistakenly assumes that others have the same background knowledge they do.
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“UI instructions”
Walkthrough Modal
A guided, interactive overlay that introduces users to features or tasks within an application.
Testing Effect
The phenomenon where taking a test on material improves long-term retention of that material more than additional study sessions.
Spacing Effect
A learning phenomenon where information is better retained when study sessions are spaced out over time rather than crammed in a short period.
Social Learning Theory
A theory that suggests people learn behaviors, skills, and attitudes through observing and imitating others, as well as through direct experiences.
Semantic Noise
Interference in the communication process caused by ambiguity in the meaning of words and phrases, leading to misunderstandings.
Retroactive Interference
A phenomenon where new information interferes with the ability to recall previously learned information, affecting memory retention.
Mnemonic Device
A memory aid that helps individuals recall information through associations, patterns, or acronyms.
Limited Attention
The concept that humans have a finite capacity for attention, influencing how they perceive and interact with information.