Negativity Effect
The tendency for negative information to have a greater impact on one's psychological state and processes than neutral or positive information.
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“cognitive balance”
McNamara Fallacy
The error of making decisions based solely on quantitative observations and ignoring all other factors.
Illusory Truth Effect
A cognitive bias where repeated statements are more likely to be perceived as true, regardless of their actual accuracy.
Risk Compensation
The theory that people adjust their behavior in response to the perceived level of risk, often taking more risks when they feel more protected.
Intertemporal Choice
The study of how people make choices about what and how much to do at various points in time, often involving trade-offs between costs and benefits occurring at different times.
Functionalism
A design approach that prioritizes the practical purpose and usability of digital products over purely aesthetic considerations.
Persuasion Architecture
A strategic framework that designs user experiences to guide behavior and decisions towards desired outcomes.