Iconic Memory
A type of sensory memory that briefly holds visual information for a fraction of a second.
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“cognitive impact”
Egocentric Bias
A cognitive bias where people rely too heavily on their own perspective and experiences when making decisions.
Affect Heuristic
A mental shortcut where current emotions influence decisions, often bypassing logic and reasoning.
Positivity Effect
A cognitive bias where individuals tend to focus on positive information or events more than negative ones, especially as they age.
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.
Overconfidence Effect
A cognitive bias where a person's subjective confidence in their judgments is greater than their objective accuracy.
Myopic Loss Aversion
A cognitive bias where individuals tend to avoid risks when they perceive potential losses more acutely than potential gains.
Belief Perseverance
The tendency to cling to one's beliefs even in the face of contradictory evidence.
Restraint Bias
A cognitive bias where individuals overestimate their ability to control impulsive behavior, leading to overexposure to temptations.