Motivation Theory
A framework for understanding what drives individuals to act, involving theories such as Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
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“behavior understanding”
Diary Study
A research method where participants record their activities, experiences, and thoughts over a period of time, providing insights into their behaviors and needs.
Illusion of Control
The tendency for people to overestimate their ability to control events.
Page Parking
The practice of keeping multiple web pages open in browser tabs for future reference or action.
Spotted Pattern
A reading pattern where users focus on individual elements or "spots" of interest on a page, rather than following a linear path.
Hot Hand Fallacy
The mistaken belief that a person who has experienced success in a random event has a higher probability of further success in additional attempts.
Use Case
A detailed description of a system's behavior as it responds to a request from one of its stakeholders, often used to capture functional requirements.
Normalcy Bias
The tendency to believe that things will always function the way they normally have, often leading to underestimation of disaster risks.
Actor-Observer Bias
A cognitive bias that causes people to attribute their own actions to situational factors while attributing others' actions to their character.