Positivity Effect
A cognitive bias where individuals tend to focus on positive information or events more than negative ones, especially as they age.
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Contrast Effect
The enhancement or diminishment of perception, cognition, or related performance as a result of exposure to a stimulus of greater or lesser value in the same dimension.
Consistency Bias
The tendency to recall past behavior in a way that aligns with current beliefs and attitudes.
System Two
A mode of thinking, derived from Dual Process Theory, that is slow, deliberate, and analytical, requiring more cognitive effort and conscious reasoning.
Illusion of Completeness
A cognitive bias where users believe they have explored all available content, even when more is present.
Self Reference Effect
Also known as Self Relevance Effect, the tendency for individuals to better remember information that is personally relevant or related to themselves.
Exposure Effect
A psychological phenomenon where repeated exposure to a stimulus leads to an increased preference for it.
Recognition Heuristic
A cognitive shortcut that relies on the recognition of one option over another to make a decision, often used when individuals have limited information.
Modality Effect
The phenomenon where people remember information better when it is presented through multiple sensory modalities rather than a single modality.