Cognitive Load Theory
A theory that explains how the amount of mental effort required to process information can impact user experience and task performance.
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“cognitive effort”
Effort Justification
A cognitive bias where people attribute greater value to outcomes that required significant effort to achieve.
Performance Load
The mental and physical effort required to complete a task, influencing user experience and performance.
Interaction Cost
The effort required for users to complete a task or interaction within a system.
System Two
A mode of thinking, derived from Dual Process Theory, that is slow, deliberate, and analytical, requiring more cognitive effort and conscious reasoning.
Satisficing
A decision-making strategy that involves choosing an option that meets the minimum requirements rather than seeking the optimal solution, balancing effort and outcome.
Focusing Effect
A cognitive bias where people place too much importance on one aspect of an event, causing errors in judgment.
Empathy Gap
A cognitive bias where people underestimate the influence of emotional states on their own and others' behavior.
Assumed Similarity Bias
A cognitive bias where people assume others share the same beliefs, values, or preferences as themselves.