Visual Depiction Effect
A phenomenon where people better understand and remember information when it is presented visually.
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“cognitive processes”
Information Processing
The series of actions or operations involved in the acquisition, interpretation, storage, and retrieval of information.
Depth of Processing
A theory suggesting that information processed at a deeper, more meaningful level is better remembered than information processed at a shallow level.
Deep Processing
A cognitive approach that involves meaningful analysis of information, leading to better understanding and retention.
Cognitive Ease
The tendency for people to prefer things that are easy to think about and understand.
Availability Bias
A cognitive bias where people overestimate the importance of information that is readily available.
System Two
A mode of thinking, derived from Dual Process Theory, that is slow, deliberate, and analytical, requiring more cognitive effort and conscious reasoning.
Base Rate Fallacy
A cognitive bias where people ignore general statistical information in favor of specific information.
Backfire Effect
A cognitive bias where individuals strengthen their beliefs when presented with evidence that contradicts them.